Just like Winter and their team found a similar bias in English, this replication study aims to uncover whether the German language also has a preference for addition. The results confirm that there is indeed a bias in word frequencies and binomial expressions in German, suggesting that more is considered better. However, when it comes to distributional semantics based on word vectors, the findings were not as consistent. This highlights the importance of considering language-specific factors when testing for biases in languages other than English. One key factor identified in this study is the selection of appropriate translational equivalents. These findings not only shed light on the fascinating intricacies of language but also prompt us to question how language shapes our perception of reality. To explore the full research article and delve deeper into the world of German language statistics, click on the link provided!
Abstract
This replication study aims to investigate a potential bias toward addition in the German language, building upon previous findings of Winter and colleagues who identified a similar bias in English. Our results confirm a bias in word frequencies and binomial expressions, aligning with these previous findings. However, the analysis of distributional semantics based on word vectors did not yield consistent results for German. Furthermore, our study emphasizes the crucial role of selecting appropriate translational equivalents, highlighting the significance of considering language-specific factors when testing for such biases for languages other than English.
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