Psycholinguistic methods in data processing

Abstract

Psycholinguistics, as an interdisciplinary discipline that bridges psychology and linguistics, plays a crucial role in understanding processes related to language and cognition. However, despite its relevance, there is a significant gap in the application of accurate and robust experimental methods that provide reliable results. This study aims to offer a review of the most widely used experimental methods in modern psycholinguistics, highlighting their advantages and limitations in the analysis of linguistic material. The findings suggest that the implementation of mathematical and statistical data processing techniques is essential for validating indicators derived from psycholinguistic experiments. These implications suggest that by adopting a more rigorous and systematic approach to methodology, researchers can improve the reliability of their results and contribute to more significant progress in the field of psycholinguistics.