Question 1

Action researchers should not

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A)  ignore discrepant data. 
B)  reveal their biases. 
C)  collect authentic student work. 
D)  be open to reflection. 
A)  ignore discrepant data. 
B)  reveal their biases. 
C)  collect authentic student work. 
D)  be open to reflection.

Question 2

Which is not one of the main characteristics of action research?

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A)  the research results in an action implemented in the context 
B)  the research is focused on a local issue. 
C)  the research seeks to control extraneous variables that might influence results. 
D)  the research is conducted by and for practitioners. 
A)  the research results in an action implemented in the context 
B)  the research is focused on a local issue. 
C)  the research seeks to control extraneous variables that might influence results. 
D)  the research is conducted by and for practitioners.

Question 3

Match the approach to action research with its purpose or goal.
-To improve classroom practicee

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A) Collaborative action research 
B) Critical action research 
C) Classroom action research 
D) Participatory action research 
A) Collaborative action research 
B) Critical action research 
C) Classroom action research 
D) Participatory action research

Question 4

Grand tour questions in an action research interview

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A)  allow participants to describe something in their own terms. 
B)  ask participants to describe a specific incident. 
C)  ask participants to describe how something typically happens. 
D)  allow participants to provide examples and use pictures to represent the example. 
A)  allow participants to describe something in their own terms. 
B)  ask participants to describe a specific incident. 
C)  ask participants to describe how something typically happens. 
D)  allow participants to provide examples and use pictures to represent the example.

Question 5

In open coding, the researcher

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A)  categorizes data into manageable segments. 
B)  makes connections between and across categories of data. 
C)  reviews data for specific categories. 
D)  compares each unit with previous categories to determine if a new code is needed. 
A)  categorizes data into manageable segments. 
B)  makes connections between and across categories of data. 
C)  reviews data for specific categories. 
D)  compares each unit with previous categories to determine if a new code is needed.

Question 6

How does action research differ from more formal quantitative research in terms of purpose and approach?

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Action research differs from more formal

Question 7

Which of the following applies to formal quantitative research rather than action research?

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A)  seeks generalizable knowledge 
B)  occurs within a natural environment 
C)  values stakeholder perspectives 
D)  uses purposeful samples 
A)  seeks generalizable knowledge 
B)  occurs within a natural environment 
C)  values stakeholder perspectives 
D)  uses purposeful samples

Question 8

Which best represents the action research process?

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A)  reflect, plan, act, observe 
B)  look, think, act, plan 
C)  reflect, look, plan, act 
D)  think, plan, observe, act 
A)  reflect, plan, act, observe 
B)  look, think, act, plan 
C)  reflect, look, plan, act 
D)  think, plan, observe, act

Question 9

In judging the effectiveness of action research the practitioner would not ask whether

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A)  biases that might affect findings were shared. 
B)  actions were connected to data analysis and interpretation. 
C)  adequate controls were in effect so that results could be generalized. 
D)  the research has contributed to one's reflective stance. 
A)  biases that might affect findings were shared. 
B)  actions were connected to data analysis and interpretation. 
C)  adequate controls were in effect so that results could be generalized. 
D)  the research has contributed to one's reflective stance.

Question 10

When it comes to ethics in action research,

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A)  it is just as important to abide by ethical guidelines in action research as it is in other research. 
B)  since the subject is actually the teacher-researcher, informed consent is not necessary. 
C)  the unique aspects of action research mean that different ethical guidelines must be followed. 
D)  federal guidelines do not apply to action research. 
A)  it is just as important to abide by ethical guidelines in action research as it is in other research. 
B)  since the subject is actually the teacher-researcher, informed consent is not necessary. 
C)  the unique aspects of action research mean that different ethical guidelines must be followed. 
D)  federal guidelines do not apply to action research.

Question 11

a Action research project is not

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A)  Done by people outside of the school. 
B)  The usual thing teachers do when thinking about teaching 
C)  Theoretically based.
All of these are true 
D) all of these are true 
A)  Done by people outside of the school. 
B)  The usual thing teachers do when thinking about teaching 
C)  Theoretically based.
All of these are true 
D) all of these are true

Question 12

When the researcher breaks down and organizes data into manageable segments, the process is known as

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A)  axial coding. 
B)  closed coding. 
C)  open coding. 
D)  selective coding. 
A)  axial coding. 
B)  closed coding. 
C)  open coding. 
D)  selective coding.

Question 13

An action research report does not typically include

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A)  area of focus statement. 
B)  summary of related literature. 
C)  description of data collection strategies used. 
D)  an analysis of the validity and reliability of the data collection tools. 
E)  an action plan. 
A)  area of focus statement. 
B)  summary of related literature. 
C)  description of data collection strategies used. 
D)  an analysis of the validity and reliability of the data collection tools. 
E)  an action plan.

Question 14

Which of the following describes action research rather than formal quantitative research?

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A)  tests theories 
B)  randomly assigns subjects to treatments 
C)  values collaborative construction of interpretation. 
D)  maintains a clear distinction between the researcher and the subjects 
A)  tests theories 
B)  randomly assigns subjects to treatments 
C)  values collaborative construction of interpretation. 
D)  maintains a clear distinction between the researcher and the subjects

Question 15

The stages of data analysis in action research include

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A)  description and sense making. 
B)  sense making and reflection. 
C)  reflection and interpretation. 
D)  description and interpretation. 
A)  description and sense making. 
B)  sense making and reflection. 
C)  reflection and interpretation. 
D)  description and interpretation.

Question 16

How does action research differ from more formal quantitative research in terms of the methods used?

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Action research and formal quantitative

Question 17

When the researcher puts data together making connections across categories, the process is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  axial coding. 
B)  closed coding. 
C)  open coding. 
D)  selective coding. 
A)  axial coding. 
B)  closed coding. 
C)  open coding. 
D)  selective coding.

Question 18

Coding in action research includes all of the following except

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A)  axial coding. 
B)  closed coding. 
C)  selective coding. 
D)  open coding. 
A)  axial coding. 
B)  closed coding. 
C)  selective coding. 
D)  open coding.

Question 19

In selective coding, the researcher

Accepted Answer

A)  categorizes data into manageable segments. 
B)  makes connections between and across categories of data. 
C)  reviews data for specific categories. 
D)  compares each unit with previous categories to determine if a new code is needed. 
A)  categorizes data into manageable segments. 
B)  makes connections between and across categories of data. 
C)  reviews data for specific categories. 
D)  compares each unit with previous categories to determine if a new code is needed.

Question 20

Each of the following might be investigated through action research targeted to student learning except

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A)  ways to organize the classroom environment. 
B)  developing students' capacities for reflection. 
C)  understanding the teacher's beliefs about learning. 
D)  understanding how students interact in small group instruction. 
A)  ways to organize the classroom environment. 
B)  developing students' capacities for reflection. 
C)  understanding the teacher's beliefs about learning. 
D)  understanding how students interact in small group instruction.

Exam 18: Action Research

Action researchers should not

Which is not one of the main characteristics of action research?

Match the approach to action research with its purpose or goal. -To improve classroom practicee

Grand tour questions in an action research interview

In open coding, the researcher

How does action research differ from more formal quantitative research in terms of purpose and approach?

Which of the following applies to formal quantitative research rather than action research?

Which best represents the action research process?

In judging the effectiveness of action research the practitioner would not ask whether

When it comes to ethics in action research,

a Action research project is not

When the researcher breaks down and organizes data into manageable segments, the process is known as

An action research report does not typically include

Which of the following describes action research rather than formal quantitative research?

The stages of data analysis in action research include

How does action research differ from more formal quantitative research in terms of the methods used?

When the researcher puts data together making connections across categories, the process is known as

Coding in action research includes all of the following except

In selective coding, the researcher

Each of the following might be investigated through action research targeted to student learning except

The Nature of Scientific Inquiry

The Scientific Approach in Education

he Research Problem

Reviewing the Literature

The Hypothesis

Descriptive Statistics

Sampling and Inferential Statistics

Tools of Research

Validity and Reliability

Experimental Research

Experimental Research Design

Ex Post Facto Research

Correlation Research

Survey Research

Defining and Designing Qualitative Research

Types of Qualitative Research

Analyzing and Reporting Qualitative Research

Mixed Methods Research

Guidelines for Writing Research Proposals

Interpreting and Reporting Results of Quantitative Research

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