When unbiased probabilistic learning is not enough: Acquiring a parametric system of metrical phonology

Language Acquisition

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 87-120

  Pearl, Lisa S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

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EID: 79953888341     PISSN: 10489223     EISSN: 15327817     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10489223.2011.554261     Document Type: Article

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