Item Text | Actively tested |
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The Koran is the perfect guide, so that no one should question any of its thoughts.Item Text:Recommendations:
In principle, the items can be left as they are, but the translations should be checked. Arabic in particular could contain formulations that lead to the abort.
Findings:Neither the German nor the Turkish-speaking test persons show difficulties in understanding the question. The Turkish test persons explain that the word "thought" does not appear in the first item, but the word "content" does. Only a Turkish test person does not understand the formulation of the first item. It translates: "You do not have to be born a Muslim woman, but the Koran can be something beautiful, and no matter what you are, you can get everything from it" (TR09). Neither the words "thought", "guidance" nor "content" appear in the question in their view.
Test persons who reject the item clearly emphasize the necessity of critical thinking:
Question Topic:
Religion & culture/ Worldview & religiosity
Construct:Islamist-fundamentalist attitudes
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Yes |
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No |
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No |
The system of government practiced by the Prophet Mohammed can be implemented anytime and anywhere.Item Text:Recommendations:
In principle, the items can be left as they are, but the translations should be checked. Arabic in particular could contain formulations that lead to the abort.
Findings:A German-speaking test person broods over this item for a long time, and explains that although he had taught Islam, he had not yet read the Koran or Sunna completely and cannot say what kind of system of government the Prophet Mohammed practiced. After long hesitation he decides to leave the item unanswered (DE01). A Turkish test person also leaves the item unanswered because she considers the question too difficult (TR08).
Most test persons cannot explain in detail what the system of government practiced by the Prophet Mohammed consists of. Two test persons mention the Sharia (DE04, TR10) and one the caliphate (AR13). Nevertheless, the item works in the sense that the respondents choose an answer option that reflects their opinion of how the teachings of Mohammed are applicable today. Question Topic:
Religion & culture/ Worldview & religiosity
Construct:Islamist-fundamentalist attitudes
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Yes |