M. A. I english P. C3 & C6 Modern Linguistics title pmd

c)
Analysis of Data : 
Data in linguistic studies is analysed according to the set objectives of 
the study. For example if a linguist has undertaken phonological study, he will 
attempt to discover sounds in that language. At the outset, he may go for 
minimal pairs where he compares and contrasts monosyllabic words to 
discover phonemes. If it is a morphological analysis, the linguist analyses 
words for different word formation methods. Sometimes, the analysis leads 
him to the discovery of methods. Result of analysis may be anything provided 
it follows logical sequence of analysis.
d)
Determination of the Relationships between Facts : 
We know that it is impossible to interact or interview all the speakers 
of a particular language. The linguist selects his samples randomly or as per 
the requirements of his problem for study. Hence, the data collected is just 
representative and is not all inclusive. Here, the linguist needs to determine 
relationship between what he has discovered and what the reality is. 
Sometimes, there are relations of one type or the other between the facts. 
The linguist has to associate them and elaborate the relationship.

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e)
Verification of Findings : 
A linguist needs to verify his conclusions before making them known 
to public. Verification comes after second cycle of data collection. However, 
for verification the linguist need not be as rigorous in his data collection as he 
was initially. Sometimes facts can be verified just by observations. 
Verification is an essential stage in linguistic analysis as it is in a scientific 
research. Once verified, the linguist presents his findings in a systematic 
way. These findings become guiding principles or rules.