Statistical analysis shows variation in linguistic complexity among L2 learners, indicating that complexity levels affect human ratings of proficiency.
Key Points
Variation in linguistic complexity measures impacts human ratings of second language writing.
Linguistic complexity encompasses lexical, syntactic, and discoursal levels, revealing significant differences among learners.
Statistical analyses illustrate that complexity correlates with perceived proficiency in semantic cohesion and lexical control.
The developmental stage of complexity may influence its relationship with performance ratings.