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What is typology in the context of scientific research?
What is typology in the context of scientific research?
- A method of studying only the genetic relationship between languages
- A method of studying only linguistic properties of languages
- A method of studying diverse objects by focusing on their differences
- A method of studying diverse and internally complex objects by identifying their common features and grouping them into certain classes (correct)
What does linguistic typology involve?
What does linguistic typology involve?
- Comparative study of the historical development of languages
- Studying only the vocabulary and grammar of languages
- Studying only the genetic relationship between languages
- Comparative study of the structural and functional properties of languages, regardless of the genetic relationship between them (correct)
What is the main technique used in language research according to the text?
What is the main technique used in language research according to the text?
- Historical development study
- Genetic relationship analysis
- Vocabulary and grammar analysis
- Language comparison (correct)
How does typology differ in various sciences?
How does typology differ in various sciences?
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Typology in Scientific Research
- Typology is the study of classification and categorization of objects or concepts based on their shared characteristics and features.
Linguistic Typology
- Linguistic typology involves the classification of languages based on their structural features, such as grammar, syntax, and phonology.
- It aims to identify patterns and relationships between languages, and to understand the underlying principles of human language.
Techniques in Language Research
- The main technique used in language research is the comparative method, which involves comparing and contrasting the characteristics of different languages.
Typology in Various Sciences
- Typology differs across various sciences, with each field having its own specific focus and applications:
- In biology, typology involves the classification of living organisms based on their physical characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
- In psychology, typology involves the classification of personality types, cognitive styles, and behavioral patterns.
- In sociology, typology involves the classification of social structures, institutions, and cultural patterns.
- The differences in typology across sciences reflect the unique research questions and objectives of each field.
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