Challenges in Computational Authorship Studies

The chapter delves into the limitations of using computer programming and advanced style metrics in authorship attribution, highlighting flaws in the methods used and the subjective nature of data analysis. Critiques are made on the scientific validity of computational authorship studies, particularly focusing on issues with the control tests and dataset sizes in comparing authors like Marlowe and Shakespeare. The conversation raises questions about the reliability of current authorship determination methods and explores ongoing debates surrounding Shakespeare's works and the involvement of figures like Bacon and Johnson.