korpuseanalüüs

Korpuseanalüüs, also known as corpus linguistics, is a method of language research that relies on the analysis of large collections of authentic texts, called corpora. These corpora are typically stored in digital form and can be searched and analyzed using specialized software. The primary goal of corpus analysis is to identify patterns of language use, such as word frequencies, collocations (words that frequently appear together), grammatical constructions, and semantic relationships.

Corpus linguistics provides empirical evidence for linguistic theories and can be used to describe how language is actually used by speakers and writers, rather than relying on intuition or idealized examples. This approach has been applied to various fields, including lexicography (dictionary making), language teaching, natural language processing, and sociolinguistics. By examining vast amounts of real-world language data, researchers can gain insights into language variation, change, and acquisition. The development of computational tools has significantly advanced the capabilities of corpus analysis, allowing for more efficient and comprehensive studies of language.