This is an acceptability judgment experiment based on the examples in Gries Chapter 1, section 4 (pp. 48-54). The experiment is meant to test how pronominalization affects the ordering of a particle relative to a direct object. The experiment here is slightly more complicated than the previous experiments we have seen, because there are two independent variables: one is CONSTRUCTION which has two levels (VPO and VOP), and another is OBJPOS which also has two levels (PRONOMINAL and LEXICAL). For more details, consult the reading.
Your task is (i) to construct concrete token sets; (ii) add filler/distractor sentences; (iii) order all materials for presentation.
- Create 12 concrete token sets of experimental sentences. You are welcome to use the concrete token sets given in Gries’ Tables 13, 14 and 15 as part of your materials. As an answer to this step, list the 12 concrete token sets and describe the properties you took into consideration when you chose your experimental items.
- Add filler sentences. As an answer to this step, (i) decide and motivate the number of fillers; (ii) describe and motivate the type of fillers you will use, and give examples to support your answer.
- Order your materials. In your answer: (i) explain how many lists you have and why; (ii) explain how you ordered the sentences and why, and (iii) give one example of a presentation list that illustrates your answers (experimental sentences should be bolded).
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