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单词 observer's paradox
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Definition of observer's paradox in English:

observer's paradox

noun
Linguistics
  • The apparent paradox whereby the vernacular speech of a person being studied is altered by the presence of the observer, thus compromising the accuracy of the observation; also used more generally.

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in William Labov (b. 1927).

 
 

Definition of observer's paradox in US English:

observer's paradox

noun
Linguistics
  • The apparent paradox whereby the vernacular speech of a person being studied is altered by the presence of the observer, thus compromising the accuracy of the observation; also used more generally.

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in William Labov (b. 1927).

 
 
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