On an Unknown Ancestor of Burrows' Delta Measure
Petr Plechac
TL;DR
This paper explores historical and modern methods of authorship attribution, highlighting unexpected similarities between a 1944 study and contemporary techniques, suggesting potential connections and insights across different eras.
Contribution
It reveals surprising parallels between Yule's 1944 work and current authorship attribution methods, offering new perspectives on the evolution of the field.
Findings
Identifies similarities between historical and modern attribution methods
Suggests potential links between Yule's work and current techniques
Provides insights into the development of authorship analysis
Abstract
This article points out some surprising similarities between a 1944 study by Georgy Udny Yule and modern approaches to authorship attribution.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAuthorship Attribution and Profiling · Names, Identity, and Discrimination Research · Benford’s Law and Fraud Detection