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| − | In the notations used by [[relational network theory]], a '''line''' connects [[node (in neurocognitive linguistics)|nodes]] | + | In the notations used by [[relational network theory]], a '''line''' connects [[node (in neurocognitive linguistics)|nodes]]. Lines often have labels next to them in order to make network diagrams easier to read; the labels are not part of the structure. |
Connections differ in strength. A line of a given strength may carry varying degrees of activation. It is not the case that you just have a line connecting two points to indicate an interrelationship or else you don't. You can have lines of varying degrees of strength, from a slight, tenuous connection to a strong one. Like a pathway going through a field or a jungle, the more it gets used, the easier it is to use the next time. | Connections differ in strength. A line of a given strength may carry varying degrees of activation. It is not the case that you just have a line connecting two points to indicate an interrelationship or else you don't. You can have lines of varying degrees of strength, from a slight, tenuous connection to a strong one. Like a pathway going through a field or a jungle, the more it gets used, the easier it is to use the next time. | ||
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| + | === In Compact vs. Narrow Notation === | ||
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| + | * All lines in ''expanded'' or [[narrow relational network notation|narrow notation]] are one-way lines. | ||
| + | * Lines of [[compact relational network notation|compact notation]] are bidirectional; they are like lines on a highway map for divided highways -- really a pair of oppositely directed lines but drawn as one, just to keep the map from being too cluttered. | ||
=== Sources === | === Sources === | ||
| − | *[http://www.continuumbooks.com/Books/detail.aspx?ReturnURL=/subjects/default.aspx&CountryID=1&ImprintID=2&BookID=117093 Language and Reality: Selected Writings of Sydney Lamb] | + | *[[Sydney M. Lamb|Lamb, Sydney M.]]. 2004. '' [http://www.continuumbooks.com/Books/detail.aspx?ReturnURL=/subjects/default.aspx&CountryID=1&ImprintID=2&BookID=117093 Language and Reality: Selected Writings of Sydney Lamb].'' London: Continuum. |
| − | *[http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~lngbrain LangBrain] | + | *[http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~lngbrain LangBrain] |
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Revision as of 20:36, 10 May 2009
In the notations used by relational network theory, a line connects nodes. Lines often have labels next to them in order to make network diagrams easier to read; the labels are not part of the structure.
Connections differ in strength. A line of a given strength may carry varying degrees of activation. It is not the case that you just have a line connecting two points to indicate an interrelationship or else you don't. You can have lines of varying degrees of strength, from a slight, tenuous connection to a strong one. Like a pathway going through a field or a jungle, the more it gets used, the easier it is to use the next time.
In Compact vs. Narrow Notation
- All lines in expanded or narrow notation are one-way lines.
- Lines of compact notation are bidirectional; they are like lines on a highway map for divided highways -- really a pair of oppositely directed lines but drawn as one, just to keep the map from being too cluttered.
Sources
- Lamb, Sydney M.. 2004. Language and Reality: Selected Writings of Sydney Lamb. London: Continuum.
- LangBrain
