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1 Evidence that demonstrates that a model or idea in semiotics versus a control group is feasible is called a

.

2 True or False, The relation between a linguistic expression and its expresser is a part of pragmatics.

TRUE
FALSE

3 An apparent sign that may be an expression of a thought is a?

4 True or False, A dominant group in semiotics differs from a control group in that it rules the treatment of the control group.

TRUE
FALSE

5 Which of the following is likely to be in a control group for assessing a pragmatics?

one or more relations
an accepted set of formats for signs
a liquid nitrogen dewar
an active speaker
a possible artifact
a wide temperature range for respondent stability

6 True or False, A control group may be used in semiotics to demonstrate no effect or a standard effect versus a novel effort applied to a treatment group.

TRUE
FALSE

7 Complete the text:

A short or

realization of a certain

or idea to

a treament's feasibility in semiotics is called a proof of

.

8 True or False, Pure semiotics involves no doing apart from itself.

TRUE
FALSE

9 Complete the text:

A proof-of-concept structure, including a control group, consists of

, procedures, findings, and

.

10 Yes or No, You are in the middle of an open field of beautifully colored, pleasantly smelling, edible wildflowers. You've just picked one and are now munching on it. You feel you are being watched. You gesture a universal sign of "I won't hurt you, unless you try to hurt me." while turning around. Is pragmatics involved in your situation?

No
Yes

11 Complete the text:

Pragmatics is an approach to

.

12 True or False, The purpose of a treatment group in semiotics is to describe natural processes or phenomena for the first time relative to a control group.

TRUE
FALSE


Hypotheses

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Main resource: Hypotheses
  1. Semiotics may show the sign and symbol dominant group is an accident.

See also

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{{Anthropology resources}}{{Humanities resources}}{{Linguistics resources}}{{Semantics resources}}{{Terminology resources}}

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