An Intelligence Test Originally Written in English Is to Be

question 52

Multiple Choice

An intelligence test originally written in English is to be administered to a group of Japanese immigrants who do not speak English.In order to obtain an accurate measure of intelligence and attempt to eliminate any possible effects due to language,the test administrator should

• A) have a professional translator read the test to the group, simultaneously translating the items word-for-word.
• B) have a friend or family member of the group who is fluent in English and Japanese read the test to the group, simultaneously translating the items word-for-word.
• C) have a teacher fluent in Japanese and English conduct a brief tutorial in English prior to administering the test in English, with specific attention given to the meaning of the wording of key items and corresponding responses.
• D) None of these

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