Taking a Questionnaire That Has Previously Been Translated from One

question 29

Short Answer

Taking a questionnaire that has previously been translated from one language into another and having it translated back again by a second, independent translator is known as ____________________ ____________________.

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Definitions:

Variable-ratio Schedule

A reinforcement strategy in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, often used in gambling.

Response Rate

The proportion of people who respond to a specific call-to-action, questionnaire, or experiment out of the total number solicited.

Punishment

A process through which the likelihood of a behavior's occurrence is decreased by presenting an adverse stimulus or removing a desirable stimulus following the behavior.

Extinguish

In psychology, to diminish the occurrence of a conditioned response by repeatedly presenting the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus.