Population Samples in Linguistics
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The English Language Centre at UTAS-Ibri hosted a webinar on May 6, 2021, titled Population Samples in Linguistics.
Sampling is a process widely used in statistical analysis in which a predetermined number of observations are taken from a larger population. The methodology used to sample a more significant population depends on the type of analysis being performed, but it may include simple random sampling to Social network sampling.
The speaker, Mr Jabez Syam, highlighted the significance of sampling used profusely while collecting data for research purposes. The presentation primarily focused on types, methods and process of sampling pertaining to linguistics. The session tried to bring the participants to an understanding that linguistics is ready to: leave the methodological convention, have relaxation on the concept of statistical representativeness and blend sampling methods across sub-disciplines of linguistics
The session ended with a quick recap with an activity to revise what has been discussed.
Jabez Syam is an ELT practitioner since 2004 with an MA (English) besides teacher training courses and paper presentations. Currently, he is pursuing PhD in Linguistics and Language Teaching and he is a lecturer at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences.