Ensure accurate and reliable global market research with our Translation Services Checklist

In the dynamic world of market research, the accuracy and reliability of translated data are crucial. Poor translations can lead to costly errors and misguided decisions. That’s why we have developed a comprehensive checklist to guide you in selecting and managing top-quality translation services for your global research projects.

What’s Inside the Checklist:

This invaluable tool covers every aspect of the translation process, ensuring that your data is handled with the utmost care and precision. Key points include:

• Data protection and legal: Safeguard personal and sensitive data throughout the translation supply chain.
• Translation of pre-field data (structured): Ensure questionnaires, discussion guides, and screeners are accurately translated and culturally adapted.
• Translation of post-field data (unstructured ): Handle verbatim responses and audiovisual content with precision, leveraging AI where appropriate.
• Qualifications of translators and editors: Verify the skills and qualifications of translators to maintain high-quality standards.

Sample Questions to Ask Your Translation Supplier:

• Structured Data: Have you considered how your translation company handles cultural adaptations during the translation process?
• Unstructured Data: Has your translation company proposed any solutions for handling unstructured data in your project?
• Linguist Qualifications: Does your translation company have specific procedures to verify the competencies of their translators?
• Data Protection: Does your translation company have specific processes in place to meet the requirements of ISO 20252?

Key Benefits of Using the Checklist:

• Improved Data Security: Ensure that personal and sensitive data is handled in compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations, reducing the risk of data breaches.
• Enhanced Translation Quality: Facilitate the selection of qualified linguists and reliable translation suppliers, ensuring high-quality translations that are culturally and technically accurate.
• Consistent Research Outcomes: Promote uniformity in translated research materials, maintaining the integrity of global benchmarking and insights across different languages and regions.

Download your checklist today and take the first step towards ensuring the success of your global market research projects.