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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Incidence x Frequency
Hello.
Can 'incidence' be used to describe how recurrent something is in a given data set (in the case, a set of texts)? Or should I use 'frequency' instead?
My dictionary says that 'incidence' is mostly used to describe bad things such as crime and disease. That is why I am concerned.
Thank you.
Can 'incidence' be used to describe how recurrent something is in a given data set (in the case, a set of texts)? Or should I use 'frequency' instead?
My dictionary says that 'incidence' is mostly used to describe bad things such as crime and disease. That is why I am concerned.
Thank you.
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Please present the sentence at least of the context in which you wish to use the terms.
- Please present the sentence at least of the context in which you wish to use the terms.
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Please present the sentence at least of the context in which you wish to use the terms.
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For example:
a) The incidence of organizational patterns in book reviews across disciplines was described by Flower (2000). [?]
b) The frequency of organizational patterns in book reviews across disciplines was described by Flower (2000). [?]
c) The distribution of organizational patterns in book reviews across disciplines was described by Flower (2000). [?]
Tha
a) The incidence of organizational patterns in book reviews across disciplines was described by Flower (2000). [?]
b) The frequency of organizational patterns in book reviews across disciplines was described by Flower (2000). [?]
c) The distribution of organizational patterns in book reviews across disciplines was described by Flower (2000). [?]
Tha
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I think those are all fine. I don't agree that 'incidence' necessarily carries a derogatory sense.
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