Modeling Verb Lexicalization Biases using Hierarchical Bayesian Models

The Adaptability of Language Specific Verb Lexicalization Biases

Languages vary in how they encode motion events. For example, English motion verbs often encode the manner of the motion while Spanish motion verbs encode the path. Efficient verb learning has been argued to involve the acquisition of language specific lexicalization biases. When given a novel verb paired with a single motion event, English speakers interpret it as a manner verb, Spanish speake...

On the plasticity of semantic generalizations: children and adults modify their verb lexicalization biases in response to changing input.

Languages differ in how they package the components of an event into words to form sentences. For example, while some languages typically encode the manner of motion in the verb (e.g., running), others more often use verbs that encode the path (e.g., ascending). Prior research has demonstrated that children and adults have lexicalization biases; that is, they assume that novel motion verbs will...

Developmental Psychology On the Plasticity of Semantic Generalizations: Children and Adults Modify Their Verb Lexicalization Biases in Response to Changing Input

The Analysis of Bayesian Probit Regression of Binary and Polychotomous Response Data

The goal of this study is to introduce a statistical method regarding the analysis of specific latent data for regression analysis of the discrete data and to build a relation between a probit regression model (related to the discrete response) and normal linear regression model (related to the latent data of continuous response). This method provides precise inferences on binary and multinomia...

Climate Change Scenario Generation and Uncertainty Assessment Using Hierarchical Bayesian Model and Wavelet Based Stochastic Model

s The research presented here represents a collaborative effort with the SFWMD on developing scenarios for future climate for the SFWMD area. The project focuses on developing methodology for simulating precipitation representing both natural quasi-oscillatory modes of variability in these climate variables and also the secular trends projected by the IPCC scenarios that are publicly available....