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Language Typology
1. Introduction to Language Typology
2. Methodological Foundations
3. Morphological Typology
4. Syntactic Typology
5. Phonological Typology
6. Semantic and Lexical Typology
7. Linguistic Universals
8. Advanced Topics and Applications
Methodological Foundations
Language Sampling
Principles of Sample Design
Representativeness
Avoiding Sampling Bias
Statistical Considerations
Sampling Strategies
Convenience Sampling
Advantages
Limitations
When to Use
Quota Sampling
Genetic Diversity Requirements
Areal Diversity Requirements
Balancing Factors
Random Sampling
Randomization Procedures
Stratified Random Sampling
Systematic Sampling
Sampling Challenges
Overrepresentation Issues
Data Availability Constraints
Quality versus Quantity Trade-offs
Extinct Language Inclusion
Data Collection Methods
Primary Sources
Reference Grammars
Structure and Organization
Evaluating Quality
Extracting Typological Information
Linguistic Corpora
Parallel Corpora
Monolingual Corpora
Corpus Annotation
Search and Analysis Tools
Original Fieldwork
Elicitation Techniques
Working with Consultants
Ethical Considerations
Documentation Standards
Secondary Sources
Typological Databases
Comparative Studies
Historical Sources
Data Analysis Procedures
Parameter Identification
Defining Variables
Coding Schemes
Value Assignment
Generalization Formation
Pattern Recognition
Hypothesis Testing
Statistical Analysis
Database Construction
Data Structure Design
Quality Control
Querying Methods
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