SIMPLE WORD FREQUENCY ANALYSIS IN CORPORA
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Keywords: Corpus Linguistics, Word Frequency Analysis, Token Frequency, Type-Token Ratio, Zipf’s Law, Vocabulary Profiling, Corpus Tools, Frequency Lists, Computational Linguistics, Text Analysis, Lexical Distribution, Frequency Bands, Pedagogical Applications, Quantitative Linguistics.Abstract
This paper examines the role of simple word frequency analysis within the field of corpus linguistics, focusing on its methodological foundations, quantitative approaches, and pedagogical implications. Word frequency analysis provides researchers with insights into vocabulary distribution, text complexity, and linguistic patterns across large corpora. The paper discusses key concepts such as token frequency, type-token ratio, frequency lists, and Zipf’s Law while reviewing major applications in linguistic research and language teaching. Methodological challenges, corpus design considerations, and emerging trends including NLP-based automated frequency extraction are also addressed.
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2025-12-12
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