Analysis of Multi-Nation Research

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Published:  Sun, 01/02/2004

Many multinational companies wish to test new product concepts in multiple countries around the world to determine appropriate product launch strategies. But how can one compare the results between countries without being misguided by the fact that not all cultures interpret and use survey scales identically? A concept that has a higher score from one country than another doesn't mean it is really more desirable in that country. How does one interpret multiple country test results with any sense of confidence?

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