Translation Procedures for the Cross Cultural Use of Measurement Instruments.

Chapman, David W.; Carter, John F.

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Publication Date: 1979

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Translation Procedures for the Cross Cultural Use of Measurement Instruments.

Chapman, David W.; Carter, John F.

Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, v1 n3 p71-76 May-Jun 1979

Procedures used to verify and validate the translation of tests, questionnaires, and other paper-and-pencil measurement devices for cross-cultural use are discussed. Recommendations are suggested for improving translation efforts. (MH)

Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Culture Fair Tests, Foreign Countries, Measurement Techniques, Research Problems, Technical Reports, Test Construction, Test Validity, Testing Problems, Translation

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Language: English

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