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Sampling 1: Sampling-based studies as case studies
Sampling 1: Sampling-based studies as case studies  Daniel Gile 12 July 2006 The concept of sampling implies the idea that what is sampled is representative of a larger entity with similar characteristics. Thus, the most fundamental property sought in a…
Where to get the questions from? The importance of preliminary qualitative research
Where to get the questions from? The importance of preliminary qualitative research. Delia Chiaro, University of Bologna at Forlì In questionnaire based survey research wording is all important because the way in which a question is couched affects respondents’ understanding of what is being asked of…
Reasons for piloting questionnaires
Reasons for piloting questionnaires  Daniel Gile March 30, 2006 In a previous text (Do respondents to surveys tell the truth?) explanations were given as to why bias from respondents in surveys might distort the image of reality generated by…
Publishers and Academics: Partnerships or Power relationships?
Publishers and Academics: Partnerships or Power relationships? February 19, 2006  Daniel Gile Université Lyon 2, France daniel.gile@laposte.net Elsevier has just published its 14-volume Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics. Just before publication, authors received a circular mail informing them that according to “company…
Do respondents to surveys tell the truth?
Do respondents to surveys tell the truth?  Daniel Gile February 16, 2006 One way to obtain information about translational behavior is to ask translators to answer questions about it, essentially through interviews and questionnaires. Despite appearances, the efficient conduct of…