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Variationvariaatioincludes is a concept used to describe the deliberate incorporation of variation into data, methods, and interpretation to enhance robustness and reduce bias. Rather than a single technique, it functions as a guiding principle across data collection, preprocessing, model design, and result reporting. The core idea is to represent the diversity found in real-world usage rather than relying on a narrow, uniform standard.
Etymology and scope: The term blends variation with variaatio, a Finnish word for variation, and the English
Applications: In linguistics, researchers assemble corpora that cover sociolects, dialectal variants, and multilingual code-switching. In natural
Examples: In sentiment annotation, including informal spellings or regional variants can reduce domain shift between training
Challenges and relations: Implementing variationvariaatioincludes requires transparent criteria for inclusion, careful sampling, and thorough documentation. It