Machine Methods and Data Analysis in Studies on Comparative Psycholinguistics (1960?)

The film details the data analysis procedures used in a comparative psycholinguistics research project at the University of Illinois, initiated in 1960. It illustrates the systematic steps taken to analyze responses from participants across multiple countries, focusing on the identification of common frameworks in human cognition and communication. The research aims to establish a universal system of understanding through shared dimensions of meaning, which could enhance international communication. The film showcases the use of advanced data processing techniques, including key punching and computer calculations, to analyze qualitative data collected from various languages. Ultimately, the study identifies three fundamental dimensions of meaning—evaluation, potency, and activity—that are present across different cultures.

Keywords
Comparative psycholinguistics, data analysis, University of Illinois, international communication, cognitive behaviors, dimensions of meaning, data processing, key punching, computer analysis, cultural differences.

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