Quantifying cognateness: A comparison of methods for determining cognate status

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Fahey ◽  
Mila Tasseva-Kurktchieva
Keyword(s):  
Auditory Processing ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Theoretical Method ◽  
Standard Methods ◽  
Linguistic Differences ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Phonological Features ◽  
Orthographic Representations ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Bilingual Processing

Cognates, words with overlapping form and meaning, are used extensively in psycholinguistic investigations of bilingual processing. Previous research varied in the use of different qualitative and quantitative descriptions of cognates. Definitions have relied upon researchers’ perceptions, and decisions on cognate status have been defined by scores from either bilingual perceptual data or theoretical cross-linguistic differences. To determine which theoretical method for comparison most closely aligns with perceptual ratings of spoken words, we asked Spanish-English bilinguals to rate the similarity of sets of cognate pairs they heard. Rating scores were compared to 5 quantitative methods: standard methods such as orthographic and IPA Levenshtein distances, Van Orden’s, and Weber’s; plus, a novel method weighting phonological features. Comparisons of methods showed that orthographic differences were more predictive than phonological differences, suggesting that orthographic comparison methods are valid, and that orthographic representations are activated during auditory processing.

The Status of Livelihood Vulnerability and Its CopingCapacities of Urban Squatters in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal

Patan Pragya ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-32
Author(s):  
Chhabi Ram Baral
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Urban Poverty ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
The Status

Urban poverty is one of multidimensional issue in Nepal. Increasing immigration from the outer parts of Kathmandu due to rural poverty, unemployment and weak security of the lives and the properties are core causes pushing people into urban areas. In this context how squatter urban area people sustain their livelihoods is major concern. The objectives of the study are to find out livelihood assets and capacities squatters coping with their livelihood vulnerability in adverse situation. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are applied for data collection. It is found that squatters social security is weak, victimized by severe health problems earning is not regular with lack of physical facilities and overall livelihood is critical. This study helps to understand what the changes that have occurred in livelihood patterns and how poor people survive in urban area.

scholarly journals An overview of the rationale for qualitative research methods in social health

2013 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 006-008
Author(s):  
Heather Stuckey
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Diabetes Research ◽  
Medical Outcomes ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

Qualitative research is a primary way to understand the context of diabetes in a person′s life, beyond the medical outcomes. Identifying the qualitative issues such as patients′ knowledge about diabetes, their beliefs and attitudes, and their relationship with health care professionals can serve as data to determine the obstacles and, in turn, resolutions to those issues in diabetes management. Characteristics of qualitative and quantitative methods are described, with the discussion that both methods are complementary, not conflicting, to further the field of diabetes research.

scholarly journals Risk of Increased Acceptance for Organizational Nepotism and Cronyism during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Risks ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Ignatowski ◽  
Łukasz Sułkowski ◽  
Bartłomiej Stopczyński
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Impact

Nepotism and cronyism are forms of favoritism towards certain people in the workplace. For this reason, they constitute a problem for organization managers, ethicists and psychologists. Identifying the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the increase of nepotism and cronyism may provide a basis for organizations to assess their extent and to take possible measures to prevent their negative effects. At the same time, the research presented in the article may provide a basis for further research work related to nepotism and cronyism at the times of other threats, different from the pandemic. The aim of the article is to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on growing acceptance for nepotism and cronyism in Polish enterprises. Qualitative and quantitative methods have been included in the conducted research. Qualitative study aimed at improving knowledge of nepotism and cronyism and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these phenomena, followed by a quantitative study conducted in order to verify the information obtained in the qualitative study. This research has demonstrated that Nepotism and cronyism in the workplace, are phenomenon that are basically evaluated negatively. They adversely influences social and economic development, but the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on nepotism and cronyism is not significant.

scholarly journals Women and Leadership in Mixed Secondary Schools in Kenya; Do Stakeholder’s Attitudes Matter?

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
ANNE Wangari Mberia
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Women Leadership ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative

Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal (Northhouse, 2011). In time and space, women leadership remains a subject talked about but hardly appreciated (Wren, 2013). Among the factors contributing to poor representation of women in leadership is stakeholder’s attitude (Coleman, 2005). The study sought to investigate stakeholder’s attitudes impeding women teachers' ascension to leadership positions in mixed public secondary schools, focusing in Tharaka South Sub – County, Kenya. The study employed descriptive cross-sectional survey design utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. Probability and non-probability sampling techniques were used to arrive at the sample size. Data was collected from women classroom teachers, heads of departments, school principals, education officers, education trade unionists, Parents and Teachers Association officials and School Board of Management officials. Questionnaires, interview guide and focus group discussion guides were used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. Data analysis was assisted by computer software (Statistical Package for Social Sciences for quantitative data and NVIVO for qualitative data). The study established that education stakeholders have a general negative attitude towards women leadership in schools.

Challenges posed by kinship care: A study focussing on New South Wales

2003 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 12-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonie Gibbons ◽  
Jan Mason
Keyword(s):  
Child Protection ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
New South ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
Kinship Care ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Care And Support ◽  
Placement Option

Kinship care as a formal placement option has been steadily increasing over recent years, particularly in New South Wales. This paper draws on a report of research on kinship care in New South Wales, in which the two authors participated (Mason et al, 2002). In conducting the research, qualitative and quantitative methods were used to explore both ‘top down’ perspectives (from policy documents and statistics) and ‘bottom up’ perspectives (from child protection practitioners and those who experience policy as service recipients – kinship carers, young people in kinship care and parents of children in kinship care).In this paper we briefly outline the research and discuss findings relating to definitions of kinship care, the extent of kinship care in NSW, decision making around the placement of children in kinship care, reasons given by participants for kinship care, and support for carers.

Analysis of Formation and Testing of Efflorescence on Concrete Elements

2014 ◽  
Vol 1025-1026 ◽  
pp. 641-644 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radka Pernicová
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Additional Measurement ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Concrete Elements

Complex of measurements methods for indicate white efflorescence are presented in this paper. This article is focus on primary efflorescence, specifically lime based, which cannot be completely avoided. Tests involve not only qualitative and quantitative methods but also recommended additional measurement. Because there are not any standard for determination this kind of efflorescence, this set of tests should help for design concrete elements and limited risks of its creation.

scholarly journals Assessing size of pituitary adenomas: a comparison of qualitative and quantitative methods on MR

2016 ◽  
Vol 158 (4) ◽  
pp. 677-683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin M. Davies ◽  
Elizabeth Carr ◽  
Calvin Soh ◽  
Kanna K. Gnanalingham
Keyword(s):  
Pituitary Adenomas ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods

The Students’ Perceptions towards the effects of EFL Teachers’ Classroom Assessment Technique on their Academic Achievements: The Case of Four Selected Secondary Schools in Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Faskal Faranso Faltamo
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Classroom Assessment ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Data Collections

Assessment is an integral part of measuring effectiveness of teaching and learning processes. It basically focused on measuring the students’ progress in what they learned. Current study examined the relation between the students’ perceptions towards EFL teachers Classroom Assessment methods and their academic achievements. To this end, descriptive research design with qualitative and quantitative methods of data collections was employed. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources via questionnaire, interview and observations. Target populations of current study were randomly selected 281students and purposely selected four teachers of secondary schools at Wolaita zone, Ethiopia. The data were analyzed using mixed methods of data analysis. Based on results obtained from qualitative and quantitative data, it was found out that the students’ perceptions towards teachers’ assessment was proportional to their achievement. Most dominantly, low achievers were not satisfied with their teachers’ methods of assessment as their students were low and the vice versa it true.

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