When using multilingual surveys, which two factors determine the correct language displayed to a recipient?

The correct answer is based on how multilingual surveys typically determine the appropriate language for each recipient. The key factors influencing language selection are the language settings in the recipient's web browser and the locale variable associated with the survey.

When a recipient accesses a survey, the survey platform often checks the language settings in their browser to determine their preferred language. This preference helps to ensure that the recipient receives the survey in a language they are comfortable with, improving the overall response rate and experience. The locale variable helps to further refine this selection by providing additional context based on predefined regional settings. This may influence which translations are prioritized or available for the survey.

The use of the account settings or IP address might not provide as reliable a method for determining language preference. While the account settings could theoretically influence language, they are less common in practice compared to the direct preferences set in the web browser. Similarly, reliance on the IP address may lead to inaccuracies, as it does not necessarily reflect the recipient’s language preference accurately. Thus, browser language settings combined with the locale variable create a more robust and user-oriented method for delivering multilingual surveys.