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Summary

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Measuring success in signal comprehension experiments significantly impacts findings. Open-ended responses reveal that signal properties, not participant skill, determine understanding of novel vocalizations and ape gestures.

Keywords:

Bayesian hierarchical modeling Conceptual replication Ecological validity Experimental semiotics Semantic space Understanding

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Science
Animal Communication
Linguistics

Background:

Previous studies suggest humans can interpret novel animal vocalizations and gestures from limited choices.
The methodology used in prior research may influence observed comprehension levels.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate how different response formats and evaluation methods affect conclusions in signal comprehension studies.
To determine the factors influencing human ability to understand novel vocalizations and ape gestures.

Main Methods:

Replicated previous experiments using open-ended responses instead of multiple-choice.
Applied exact matching, graded similarity ratings, and computational semantic similarity to evaluate vocalization data.
Used graded similarity ratings for gesture data.

Main Results:

Comprehension success varied significantly based on evaluation method: low for exact matching, moderate for similarity ratings, and high for computational measures.
Signal properties (semantic category, transparency) were primary determinants of success, not individual participant differences.
Participants could distinguish broad categories but struggled with specific concepts.

Conclusions:

Open-ended response formats and diverse evaluation scales provide complementary insights into semantic understanding.
Experimental design and evaluation methods are critical theoretical choices influencing the interpretation of signal comprehension.
Findings challenge previous conclusions by highlighting the nuanced nature of interpreting novel signals.