THE INFLUENCE OF LANGUAGE ON RESEARCH RESULTS
THE INFLUENCE OF LANGUAGE ON RESEARCH RESULTS
Author(s): Emad Abu-Shanab, Khalil Md NorSubject(s): Economy, Business Economy / Management
Published by: Academia de Studii Economice - Centrul de Cercetare in Administratie si Servicii Publice (CCASP)
Keywords: Language influence; social networks; research methods; survey translation; instrument validity; gender; Jordan
Summary/Abstract: Research results are our tool for approaching reality and truth. Validity and reliability of research instruments is the gate to reach generalizable results. The validity and reliability of an instrument are important aspects that allow for using the instrument in future research. This study tried to investigate if language influences the results of a survey applied to students in two languages (Arabic and English). The study utilized responses from (239) students from a Jordanian public university. Results indicated a significant difference between the means of the Arabic and English language surveys used. Results and conclusions are reported.
Journal: Management Research and Practice
- Issue Year: 5/2013
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 037-048
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English
