4. Linguistic data in morphosyntax
In this chapter, we look at what types of data we consider in morphology and syntax. We will learn about how to collect it, and the strengths and weaknesses of the different kinds of data collection methods. We will also learn about how to format and present data according to linguistic convention.
Learning objectives
By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
- Describe different modalities and varieties of language using technical terms.
- Describe the strengths and weaknesses of corpus studies, elicitation, and experimentation.
- Discuss ethical issues in data collection and use.
- Present linguistic data in a reader-friendly format, following convention.
