TTR: A Microcomputer Application to Language Analysis.

Sherblom, John; Sherblom, Anne

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Publication Date: 1987

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TTR: A Microcomputer Application to Language Analysis.

Sherblom, John; Sherblom, Anne

Western Journal of Speech Communication, v51 n1 p68-77 Win 1987

Discusses how Type-Token Ratios (TTRs) have been used in a variety of research efforts in speech communication, including studies of the interactions between source credibility, motivation, cognitive states, and context with language use. Describes the two versions of a TTR computation program that are available in BASIC. Presents sources statements and sample input and output data. (JD)

Descriptors: Communication Research, Computer Software Reviews, Discourse Analysis, Language Patterns, Language Research, Language Usage, Microcomputers, Research Methodology, Speech Communication

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