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Temporal Shift in Wikipedia 'See Also' Link Text Complexity

This page tracks the linguistic complexity of 'See Also' link text in Wikipedia articles. The average Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level and median Gunning Fog Index are measured to assess the readability of these links. The proportion of links with abstract nouns is also monitored. These metrics are calculated from a large dataset of Wikipedia articles, providing insights into evolving editorial styles and potential shifts in linking practices. By analyzing these statistics, we can gain a better understanding of how Wikipedia's 'See Also' sections are changing over time.

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