Which professional fields can use action research?

All of these fields can use action research.

Which of the following would LEAST likely be a data source for an AR?

Students' standardized test scores

Which of the following is a similarity between AR and applied research?

Systematic inquiry is utilized.

Which of the following criteria is a primary concern in evaluating an AR topic?

It is of immediate importance to the researcher.

Of the following questions, which one does NOT lend itself to action research in schools?

How did students in the nineteenth century travel to school?

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1
Which professional fields can use action research?
Education and Psychology
Education only
Social Work, Medicine, and Education
All of these fields can use action research.
2
Which of the following would LEAST likely be a data source for an AR?
Videotaping of classes
Classroom observation
Students' standardized test scores
Student questionnaires
3
Which of the following is a similarity between AR and applied research?
Intent is to investigate larger issues.
They are very rigorous.
Systematic inquiry is utilized.
Little formal training is required to conduct these studies.
4
The word action in the phrase "action research" refers to
the use made of the findings.
the fact that the teacher is the researcher.
the process of collecting data.
the process of analyzing data.
5
Which of the following criteria is a primary concern in evaluating an AR topic?
It is of immediate importance to the researcher.
It can be studied without the need for observation.
The study will assist others in improving practice.
It is of concern to teachers throughout the school.
6
The following are true statements about action research EXCEPT
results are used to improve practice.
data are systematically analyzed.
data are collected systematically.
results are generalizable.
7
Which of the following terms is NOT characteristic of action research?
Change
Commitment
Collaboration
Control
8
Which of the following is characteristic of action research?
Results are generalizable.
Variables are tightly controlled.
Data are usually qualitative.
Results demonstrate cause-and-effect relationships.
9
Of the following questions, which one does NOT lend itself to action research in schools?
How did students in the nineteenth century travel to school?
How can teachers encourage students to think critically?
How can parents become more engaged in their kid's learning?
How can class content be presented to enhance understanding?
10
Individuals who engage in action research are most concerned with
publishing results.
supporting the way things are being done.
proving a hypothesis.
improvement.
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The goal of action research is to:
calculate statistical differences
investigate human behavior
participate in designing surveys
improve processes

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