Constructing culturally sensitive instruments is important when a respondent does not speak either of the two official languages-English or French. A technique that can be used to address this challenge is:
A) event history analysis
B) secondary data analysis
C) back translation
D) life review
E) objectivity

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Back translation involves translating a survey instrument from the original language to the target language, and then back to the original language by a different translator. This helps ensure that the content of the questions remains consistent and comprehensible in both languages. By using this technique, the researchers can check the accuracy of the translation and ensure that the questions are culturally appropriate and relevant to the target population.

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