Moorkens, Joss ORCID: 0000-0003-0766-0071 (2013) Consistency in translation memory corpora: a mixed-methods case study. Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 9 (1). pp. 31-50. ISSN 1558-6898
Abstract
This study investigates the prevalence and causes of inconsistency in translation memories (TM) using a sequential explanatory mixed methods design. The initial quantitative phase introduces a novel method and typology for measuring and categorizing inconsistencies in TM data. The data are the product of professional computer-aided translation of software documentation. In the follow-on qualitative phase, interviewees compare the quantitative results with their professional experience of TMs. Their confirmation of the quantitative results improves the validity of the study. The interview data also increase the utility of the research, suggesting possible causes and solutions for inconsistency. Results are presented interactively, followed by a short discussion of the findings and their consequences.
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Item Type: | Article (Published) |
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Refereed: | Yes |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | translation technology; translation memory; mixed methods research; interviews |
Subjects: | Computer Science > Computer software Humanities > Translating and interpreting |
DCU Faculties and Centres: | DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Humanities and Social Science > School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies Research Institutes and Centres > ADAPT Research Institutes and Centres > Centre for Next Generation Localisation (CNGL) |
Publisher: | Sage Publications |
Official URL: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1558689813508226 |
Copyright Information: | © 2013 Sage |
Use License: | This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. View License |
Funders: | Science Foundation Ireland (Grant No. 07/CE/ I1142) as part of the CNGL (www.cngl.ie) at Dublin City University. |
ID Code: | 19617 |
Deposited On: | 02 Sep 2020 16:59 by Joss Moorkens . Last Modified 02 Sep 2020 16:59 |
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