The Next Generation of the ITC Test Translation and Adaptation Guidelines

The ITC Test Translation and Adaptation Guidelines have been available for nearly 7 years, and numerous researchers and practitioners have provided comments on their strengths and weaknesses. This paper addresses three goals: First, comments on the 22 guidelines that have resulted from the numerous...

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Published in:European journal of psychological assessment : official organ of the European Association of Psychological Assessment 2001-01, Vol.17 (3), p.164-172
Main Author: Hambleton, Ronald K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Achievement Measures
Cognitive Assessment
Educational Measures
Personality Measures
Psychometrics
Test Standardization
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Summary:The ITC Test Translation and Adaptation Guidelines have been available for nearly 7 years, and numerous researchers and practitioners have provided comments on their strengths and weaknesses. This paper addresses three goals: First, comments on the 22 guidelines that have resulted from the numerous field-tests and reviews are presented. Second, where possible, specific suggestions for revising the ITC Guidelines are described. Finally, three suggestions for essential research to improve the methodology associated with translating and adapting tests are presented.
ISSN:1015-5759
2151-2426
DOI:10.1027//1015-5759.17.3.164