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from forward translation and another obtained from
backward translation).
The purpose of obtaining two different translated
versions of the same questionnaire (for both forward and
backward translations) is to elicit a balanced view of the
content of the questionnaire by the two groups of
translators each from a distinct background. This is
because while the subject matter experts are able to
accurately translate the questionnaire by adopting
appropriate subject-specific terminology; however, it is
also possible for them to overly use technical jargon in the
translated version of the questionnaire, which makes it
more difficult for a layperson to understand.
On the other hand, it will also not be adequate to
merely obtain a translation by the linguistic experts
because they do not fully understand the context in which
the subject matter of the questionnaire has been derived.
