You cannot just count: A statistical rethinking of semantic richness in free-generation tasks and semantic norms.

Psychological Methods 2026 Open access

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Authors: Rodrigo Lagos, Sergio E. Chaigneau, Enrique Canessa, Felipe Diego Toro-Hernández, Anny Bontempo, Maria Teresa Carthery-Goulart, Felipe A. Medina Marín
DOI: 10.1037/met0000820
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Abstract

), yield more accurate and interpretable estimates than simple counts. This framework reframes semantic richness as a problem of statistical inference, providing a principled basis for comparing conceptual data across languages, populations, and experimental contexts. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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Language and cultural evolution Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism Face Recognition and Perception

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Journal / source
Psychological Methods
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Publication date
6 April 2026
Language
EN