Abstract
In producing identifying descriptions, speakers often
overspecify and manifest preferences for certain attributes. However, current computational models which
incorporate this observation tend not to make precise
predictions about when and how much speakers do this.
The present paper proposes and evaluates two alternative models, based on the results of a new experiment. Unlike current models, the new ones are nondeterministic and seek to make precise quantitative predictions about the extent to which speakers overspecify.
overspecify and manifest preferences for certain attributes. However, current computational models which
incorporate this observation tend not to make precise
predictions about when and how much speakers do this.
The present paper proposes and evaluates two alternative models, based on the results of a new experiment. Unlike current models, the new ones are nondeterministic and seek to make precise quantitative predictions about the extent to which speakers overspecify.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the CogSci workshop Production of Referring Expressions |
Subtitle of host publication | Bridging the gap between computational, empirical and theoretical approaches to reference |
Place of Publication | Boston |
Publisher | Cognitive Science Society |
Number of pages | 7 |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2011 |
Event | PRE-CogSci 2011 - Boston, United States Duration: 20 Jul 2011 → 20 Jul 2011 https://pre2011.uvt.nl/ |
Workshop
Workshop | PRE-CogSci 2011 |
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Abbreviated title | PRE-CogSci 2011 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Boston |
Period | 20/07/11 → 20/07/11 |
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