1.1.1 What is Magnitude Estimation?

Magnitude Estimation is considered to be a valid method of gaining linguistic acceptability judgements, i.e. grammatical introspection data. Since linguists cannot rely on linguistic intuition in justifying grammars, Magnitude Estimation is the recommended method for elicitation of introspection data. As an experimental paradigm originally employed in psychophysics (Stevens 1975), Magnitude Estimation offers a way to gather and interpret introspection data in a valid, reliable and objective way.

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