TASK 4

1) Zimmerman and West's theory would be relevant when talking about the data as their theory is that men are more likely to interrupt in a mixed-sex conversation which the theory proves as men interrupted more on average.

2) Geoffrey Beattie could also be relevant as it could be used as both being supported as well as being refuted by the data as it shows there are more interruptions which could be because they are interested in the topic and want to be involved but on the other hand we don't know this for sure, especially as it was mainly men who interrupted so seems suspicious as to why they were only interested.

3) Pamela Fishman's theory would be relevant to the data as she states that women use tag questions due to male dominance which is shown as more men interrupted more per term on average compared to the women.                 

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