Equivalence and Transfer Problems in Cross-Cultural Research

Amina Abubakar

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.23158-9

Equivalence and Transfer Problems in Cross-Cultural Research

Amina Abubakar

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Abstract

Problems in transferring tests from one context to another arise from construct-, method-, or item- level bias. Using examples from research in different parts of the world, the author highlights and discusses specific problems in transferring tests across cultures. A systematic approach to making adaptations to tests and procedures to ensure their suitability in a new cultural context is presented. The approach has a strong focus on community involvement and the use of mixed method approaches during the test adaptation process.

Original language	English (UK)
Title of host publication	International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences: Second Edition
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	929-933
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9780080970875
ISBN (Print)	9780080970868
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.23158-9
Publication status	Published - 26 Mar 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Emic
Etic
Test adaptations
Test transference

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