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Adapting tests for use in multiple languages and cultures.

Authors :
Hambleton, Ronald K.
Patsula, Liane
Source :
Social Indicators Research; Nov98, Vol. 45 Issue 1-3, p153, 19p
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Considers several advantages and disadvantages of adapting tests from one language and culture to another, reviews several sources of error or invalidity associated with adapting tests and considers test adaptation advances in quality of life measures. Cultural/language differences affecting scores; Technical designs and methods; Factors affecting interpretation of results.

Subjects

Subjects :
TEST bias
EDUCATIONAL tests & measurements
QUALITY of life
CROSS-cultural studies
MEASUREMENT

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03038300
Volume :
45
Issue :
1-3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Social Indicators Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1433658
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1006941729637
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