Measures of Lexical Richness and Computer Programs: Retrospect and Prospect
Lu Yun · Journal of Nanjing University of Technology · 2012
Lexical diversity and lexical sophistication are the two most frequently used indices.Research on measures of lexical richness has been conducted mainly in two dimensions: research on measures of lexical diversity and research on measures of lexical sophistication.The paper reviews research on the measures of lexical diversity and lexical sophistication as well as their computer programs.Problems with these measures are discussed and suggestions are made to improve these measures.