Explaining Cross-Cultural Differences: Bias Analysis and Beyond

Methodological tools such as analysis of variance designs can reflect bias. Difficulties in the interpretation of cross-cultural differences can be avoided only if the researcher considers all external variables which account for the variance. No variance should be left to be explained in terms of c...

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Published in:	Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology Vol. 18; no. 3; p. 259
Main Authors:	Poortinga, Ype H, Van Der Vijver, Fons J. R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	1987
Subjects:	Analysis of Variance Bias Cross Cultural Studies Cultural Differences Generalization Influences Intelligence Differences Latent Trait Theory Psychological Studies Research Problems Social Science Research
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Summary:	Methodological tools such as analysis of variance designs can reflect bias. Difficulties in the interpretation of cross-cultural differences can be avoided only if the researcher considers all external variables which account for the variance. No variance should be left to be explained in terms of culture. (VM)