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The influence of language on research results

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 t...

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Main Authors: Abu-Shanab, Emad, Md. Nor, Khalil
Format: Article
Published: 2013
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HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/40852/
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spelling my.utm.408522017-08-16T00:40:05Z http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/40852/ The influence of language on research results Abu-Shanab, Emad Md. Nor, Khalil HD28 Management. Industrial Management 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. 2013 Article PeerReviewed Abu-Shanab, Emad and Md. Nor, Khalil (2013) The influence of language on research results. Management Research and Practice, 4 (2). pp. 37-48. ISSN 2067-2462
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topic HD28 Management. Industrial Management
spellingShingle HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Abu-Shanab, Emad
Md. Nor, Khalil
The influence of language on research results
description 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.
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author Abu-Shanab, Emad
Md. Nor, Khalil
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title The influence of language on research results
title_short The influence of language on research results
title_full The influence of language on research results
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