Translation and LocalisationResearch instruments and reports that work in the respondent's language
Questionnaire and discussion-guide translation, back-translation and pilot testing, and report localisation in Indian languages and Arabic, by translators who understand research.
Is this for you?
- Your study runs in India or the Middle East and the instrument was written in English.
- A previous translation produced confusing questions and unusable data.
- You need back-translation and a pilot to satisfy your client's quality standards.
- Reports need to be localised for regional stakeholders.
What you get
- 01
Questionnaire and guide translation
Research-literate translation that preserves meaning, scales and tone.
- 02
Back-translation and pilot
Independent back-translation and a pilot with respondents to confirm comprehension.
- 03
Report localisation
Reports, summaries and presentations adapted for local readers.
Deliverables
- Translated instruments with translator notes
- Back-translation comparison and pilot findings
- Localised reports and presentations
How we work
- Step 01
Brief
Languages, instrument type, audience and quality requirements.
- Step 02
Translate by research-experienced translators.
- Step 03
Back-translate and pilot; resolve discrepancies.
- Step 04
Deliver final instruments or reports.
Why IMR for this
Translators who work on research every day and understand scales, routing and probing.
Major Indian languages and Arabic in-house.
Integrated with our fieldwork, so the same team handles translation and data collection.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages?
Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Gujarati and other Indian languages, plus Arabic; others through partners.
Can you translate scripted online surveys?
Yes, including in-platform translation and testing.
Is back-translation always needed?
We recommend it for quantitative instruments and for any study with strict quality requirements.
