Discusses the problem of data redundancy in a fuzzy relational data model and describes three existing frameworks of fuzzy data representation and redundancy treatment. A new treatment based on Zadeh's extension principle is proposed. (18 references) (MES)

Discusses three causes of redundancy in writing: lack of revision, attempts at precision, and conceptual confusion. (SR)

A current limitation of the connectionist approach to second language acquisition (SLA) research is that it does not, to my knowledge, include complex linguistic representations. This article proposes a partial solution to this limitation by motivating and illustrating specific analyses that utilize the signbased representations developed within…

Two experiments tested predictions of the hemispheric coactivation model for redundancy gain (J. O. Miller, 2004). Simple reaction time was measured in divided attention tasks with visual stimuli presented to the left or right of fixation or redundantly to both sides. Experiment 1 tested the prediction that redundancy gain--the decrease in…

Explores the erroneous assumptions underlying Burleson's criticism of Beatty and Payne and examines in context the evidence selected by Burleson to support his criticism. (NKA)

Two experiments involving 459 college students show that the preference for redundancy depends on one's intuitive theory of information. Identifies the Error Tradeoff Model as the most common intuitive theory and describes alternative theories favored by some participants. (SLD)

Experiments within the microgenetic paradigm provide an assessment of the role of stimulus structure and, inferentially, of cognitive structure on perception. Two experiments investigating the effect of redundancy (structure) in written language on visual perception are reported. Seven-letter arrays differing in percentage of redundancy were…

Recent events in behavior modification stimulated application of communication theory to teacher behavior and classroom management. For the purposes of this present investigation, it was assumed that criteria of effective communication are highly dependent on the phenomena of redundancy and consistency, which are both of major importance in any…

We need a different view of teaching writing--a principle that allows us to formulate sequential learning environments with specific objectives--what the author chooses to call the Principle of Redundancy. This principle provides the student with meaningful choices about how he will learn. It states, "In any language course, parallel back-up…

One experiment examined two and one-half, three and one-half and four and one-half year olds' ability to conduct nonredundant comprehensive searches of small lidded trash cans. A second experiment examined three , four, and five year olds' ability to find Easter eggs hidden on a large playground. Results were discussed in relation to developmental…

Investigated young children's (N=20) comprehension of sentences containing one or more markers using three tasks in two experiments. Results suggested that children's comprehension of sentential number is aided by redundancy of information involving different syntactic markers, but not by mere repetition of the same maker. (JAC)

The redundancy of some English grammatical elements is illustrated by comparisons with similar Chinese constructions. (RD)

The article reviews research on the use of multiple oral rereading (MOR) with reading disabled students. MOR uses daily practice on a selection of little difficulty. Its effectiveness in increasing fluency (accuracy and speed) is examined, and the role of redundancy in three types of reading models is analyzed. (CL)

Analyzes three recent models of phonological representation (underspecification theory, autosegmental spreading of features, and feature hierarchy), focusing on such diachronic and synchronic issues of Spanish phonology as the rule of voicing of voiceless obstruents, vowel raising cum desyllabification, homorganic nasal/lateral assimilation, and…