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Approaches to equivalence in cross-cultural and cross-national survey research
Annäherungen an Äquivalenz in der interkulturellen und internationalen Umfrageforschung
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Cross-cultural survey equivalence
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Abstract "In cross-cultural (and cross-national) survey research, the equivalence of survey questions rivals the importance of their reliability and validity. This paper presents a review of the multiple dimensions of equivalence that must be addressed when conducting comparative survey research. Available m... view more
"In cross-cultural (and cross-national) survey research, the equivalence of survey questions rivals the importance of their reliability and validity. This paper presents a review of the multiple dimensions of equivalence that must be addressed when conducting comparative survey research. Available methodologies for establishing one or more forms of equivalence are also identified and the strengths and limitations of each approach are examined. It is concluded that multiple methodologies must be implemented in order to insure the cross-cultural equivalence of survey measures." (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
empirical social research; research practice; intercultural comparison; international comparison; methodology; comparative research; data; analysis; validity; reliability
Classification
Methods and Techniques of Data Collection and Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Computer Methods
Research Design
Collection Title
Cross-cultural survey equivalence
Editor
Harkness, Janet
Document language
English
Publication Year
1998
City
Mannheim
Page/Pages
p. 1-40
Series
ZUMA-Nachrichten Spezial, 3
ISBN
3-924220-13-1
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications