Summary
Contents
This book covers the essential information needed to understand the problems involved in translating existing questionnaires and other paper and pencil instruments from one language toanother as well as to apply methods for dealing with them. It will show researchers how to identify the problems (comparison of parameters, nomological nets, and semantic problems) with an existing instrument; how to solve each of these problems with step-by-step guidelines; and, techniques for reconstructing an instrument or designing an original one to use with different cultural groups. This book will provide researchers with a guide for construction of cross-national survey instruments.
Solving Semantic Problems
Solving Semantic Problems
The Nature of Semantic Problems
Semantic problems have to do with the identification of words and phrases in the target language that have meanings identical or similar to those used in the source language instrument.
Dealing with semantic problems looks simple at first glance, but it can turn out to be quite challenging. ...