Identify and describe 4 ways that evaluators can demonstrate linguistic sensitivity.

What will be an ideal response?


The 4 ways are: (1) learning key words in the relevant language so that you can communicate a greeting and acknowledge the person’s language and culture; (2) providing written or recorded materials describing the research project in the languages of potential consumers and respondents; (3) using certified/trained interpreters when needed; and (4) remember that limitations in English proficiency are not a reflection of limited intellectual functioning.

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