Jun 23, 2007 06:30
16 yrs ago
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German term
Australia
wissenschaftliche Studie
German to English
Social Sciences
Government / Politics
studies/surveys/opinion polls
A political lobbying group is carrying out lots of studies, polls and surveys about the economy, education, employment etc. and is at pains to stress that these are "wissenschaftlich". Is there an alternative to "scientific" in connection with a study/poll etc.? Empirical? I am sure they just mean that these are studies based on sound research principles by authoritative research institutes. Scientific study doesn't sound quite right somehow.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +2 | objective studies/research |
Lori Dendy-Molz
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| 3 +3 | academic study |
Stephen Sadie
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| 5 | authoritative research studies |
shoraka (X)
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| 4 | scholarly study |
Henry Jansen, Ph.D.
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| 4 | scientific study |
Inge Grueneberg
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| 3 | analytical |
Edith Kelly
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| 3 | systematic study |
casper (X)
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| 3 -1 | scientific research |
Сергей Лузан
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Proposed translations
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1 hr
Lori Dendy-Molz
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Germany
Experienced journalist and marketing pro
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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8
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objective studies/research
...is one more option. I think you could basically use any or all of the suggestions here, as well as your own "empirical" research/studies.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Yes, I think objective/analytical/authoritative is what I am looking for. As this organisation has been accused of political bias it is at pains to stress that its studies are impartial."
9 mins
Edith Kelly
Switzerland
Switzerland
Native in German
&
English
Works in field
Switzerland
Professional conference interpreter
Native in: German 
, English
Works in: German to English, English to German, Dutch to German, and 4 more.
Related KudoZ points
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43
analytical
though I personally have nothing against the term *scientific study*, the term analytical study/poll is also used in this connection.
24 mins
Henry Jansen, Ph.D.
Netherlands
Netherlands
Native in English
Works in field
Netherlands
fast and reliable all-round translations
Native in: English
Works in: English, Dutch to English, German to English
scholarly study
This is an acceptable alternative, often used in academic works. 'Scientific' often has a much narrow focus.
+3
42 mins
Stephen Sadie
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Works in field
Germany
Practical business experience, reliable
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English to German
Related KudoZ points
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19
academic study
why not ? KIS (keep it simple)??
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Note added at 43 mins (2007-06-23 07:14:09 GMT)
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"academic study" gets over one million google hits
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Note added at 43 mins (2007-06-23 07:14:09 GMT)
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"academic study" gets over one million google hits
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
David Moore (X)
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thanks david
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| agree |
Brigitte Hamilton
: i think that would be the closest alternative to 'scientific' (although 'empirical' also seems like a good choice)
6 hrs
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danke brigitte
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| agree |
BirgitBerlin
1 day 22 mins
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danke birgit
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-1
1 hr
Сергей Лузан
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Works in field
Russian Federation
Always welcome! :)
Native in: Russian
Works in: German to Russian, English to Russian, Spanish to Russian, and 7 more.
Related KudoZ points
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4
scientific research
or "scientific researches" might solve your problem. Hope it helps. Good luck, Patricia!
http://www.google.com/search?q="scientific research" "wissen...
http://www.google.com/search?q="scientific research" "wissen...
Reference:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&as_qdr=all&q=%22scientific+research%22&btnG=Search
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&as_qdr=all&q=%22scientific+researches%22&btnG=Search
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Stephen Sadie
: asker specifically asked for alternatives to scientific
9 mins
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for alternatives to 'Scientific study', to be literal
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| neutral |
Ken Cox
: 'research' is a non-countable noun; 'researches' would not be used by an educated native English speaker.\\Quite to my surprise, you're right.
8 hrs
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My Oxford declares (and with indefinite article, and in plural, but not usually with many or numerals)
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Lancashireman
: Fair to assume that all answerers wish all askers good luck, good prospects, good health etc. Problem arises when only one answerer appends this wish. Sentimental askers may tend to award points on criteria other than relevance or accuracy.
15 hrs
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I got your message and didn't leave it unnoticed :) It reminded me of the 1st answer in http://www.proz.com/kudoz/1985414 Thanks for your opinion, Anrdrew, but the context was revealed by the asker only after grading :)
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authoritative research studies
The term 'wissenschaftlich' as in 'academic' or scientific does not need to be translated if they just want to stress that the research is scientifically based or grounded on valid scientific methodology. Or if you want to be more thourough I would say 'grounded/based on scientific methodology'.
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Lancashireman
: Please use CL5 more sparingly, i.e. for a truly authoritative answer.
10 hrs
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9 hrs
systematic study
One more idea!!
3 days 1 hr
Inge Grueneberg
Germany
Germany
Native in German
Germany
for top-quality translations
Native in: German
Works in: German to English, English to German
scientific study
A scientific method is a body of techniques for investigating phenomena and acquiring new knowledge, as well as for correcting and integrating previous knowledge. It is based on gathering observable, empirical and measurable evidence subject to specific principles of reasoning, the collection of data through observation and experimentation, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses. (Taken fron Wikipedia)
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What's wrong in using scientific study given this explanation?
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