Understanding Fractal Analysis? The Case of Fractal Linguistics
Year: 2006
Type: article
Abstract: Terms such as ‘self-similarity’, ‘space filling’, ‘fractal dimension’, and associated concepts have different meanings to different people depending on their background. We examine how methodology in fractal analysis is influenced by diverse definitions of fundamental concepts that lead to difficulties in understanding fundamental issues. The meaning of terms associated with fractal analysis needs to be clarified if this method is to be useful in diverse disciplines. It is our premise that communications that are result focused constitute a danger in perpetuating misconceptions of terms due to the concise nature of the writing and the reliance on references to fill in the procedural and conceptual gaps. Communicating effectively requires a sound understanding of the terminology and a clear and meaningful presentation. We address here communication and the nature of scientific discourse, ‘fractal linguistics’.
Source: Complexus
DOI: 10.1159/000094189
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: National Science Foundation
OpenAlex ID: W2016496926