Question 1

Match the approach to action research with its purpose or goal.
-To evaluate social issues and use results for change

Accepted Answer

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 2

Some believe there is no need for informed consent in action research because

Accepted Answer

A)  the purpose of action research is to improve one's own practice and thus the true subject of the research is the practitioner rather than the subjects. 
B)  the research is designed to benefit the children and since no harm will result, consent is not necessary. 
C)  parents understand that the teacher is simply doing his or her job and do not need to be told specifically when something is being studied in the classroom. 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  the purpose of action research is to improve one's own practice and thus the true subject of the research is the practitioner rather than the subjects. 
B)  the research is designed to benefit the children and since no harm will result, consent is not necessary. 
C)  parents understand that the teacher is simply doing his or her job and do not need to be told specifically when something is being studied in the classroom. 
D)  All of these are true.

Question 3

Describe the strategies used for identifying action research problems.

Accepted Answer

Identifying action research problems inv

Question 4

What unique challenges might an action researcher face in ensuring he or she abides by appropriate ethical principles in conducting research?

Accepted Answer

Action researchers may face unique chall

Question 5

Action research is also known as ____ research

Accepted Answer

A)  involved observer 
B)  secondary 
C)  tertiary 
D)  practitioner 
E)  expert 
A)  involved observer 
B)  secondary 
C)  tertiary 
D)  practitioner 
E)  expert

Question 6

The difference between a concept map and problem analysis is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the concept map is a visual representation while the problem analysis is word based. 
B)  the concept map does not try to represent the order of potential cause and effect relationships while the problem analysis does. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b; there is no difference. 
A)  the concept map is a visual representation while the problem analysis is word based. 
B)  the concept map does not try to represent the order of potential cause and effect relationships while the problem analysis does. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b; there is no difference.

Question 7

Triangulation is

Accepted Answer

A)  generating three hypotheses to explain a phenomenon. 
B)  thinking of an alternative solutions when others are only thinking of pros and cons. 
C)  reaching redundancy when three consecutive observations lead to the same conclusions. 
D)  using multiple sources of data. 
E)  making sure you have at least three observers collecting data. 
A)  generating three hypotheses to explain a phenomenon. 
B)  thinking of an alternative solutions when others are only thinking of pros and cons. 
C)  reaching redundancy when three consecutive observations lead to the same conclusions. 
D)  using multiple sources of data. 
E)  making sure you have at least three observers collecting data.

Question 8

Which of the following enhances credibility in action research?

Accepted Answer

A)  large numbers of subjects 
B)  authentic student work 
C)  homogenous samples 
D)  heterogenous samples 
E)  experimental designs 
A)  large numbers of subjects 
B)  authentic student work 
C)  homogenous samples 
D)  heterogenous samples 
E)  experimental designs

Question 9

Explain how concept mapping and problem analysis differ and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Concept mapping and problem analysis are

Question 10

Which is not a characteristic of action research

Accepted Answer

A)  Practical and relevant. 
B)  Involves educators in changing their own practice. 
C)  Relies on tradition and common sense. 
D)  Systematic approach to understanding learning process. 
A)  Practical and relevant. 
B)  Involves educators in changing their own practice. 
C)  Relies on tradition and common sense. 
D)  Systematic approach to understanding learning process.

Question 11

Which question is not likely to be addressed using action research?

Accepted Answer

A)  How is my 4th grade classroom best organized to promote the use of math manipulatives? 
B)  How can Excel be used to teach mathematics concepts in my 4th grade classroom? 
C)  As a teacher, how have my beliefs about girls' achievement in mathematics been affected by my own experiences? 
D)  Is there an interaction effect between gender and use of manipulatives on mathematics achievement of 4th graders? 
A)  How is my 4th grade classroom best organized to promote the use of math manipulatives? 
B)  How can Excel be used to teach mathematics concepts in my 4th grade classroom? 
C)  As a teacher, how have my beliefs about girls' achievement in mathematics been affected by my own experiences? 
D)  Is there an interaction effect between gender and use of manipulatives on mathematics achievement of 4th graders?

Question 12

Describe three ways to enhance the rigor of an action research study.

Accepted Answer

1. Use multiple sources of data: To enha

Question 13

Which is not a strategy for identifying and clarifying problems in action research include

Accepted Answer

A)  reflection on what is happening in the practitioner's setting. 
B)  observing and describing a situation the practitioner is interested in changing. 
C)  developing testable hypotheses for what the practitioner believes are relevant factors affecting a situation. 
D)  conducting a limited literature review on a topic of interest to the practitioner. 
A)  reflection on what is happening in the practitioner's setting. 
B)  observing and describing a situation the practitioner is interested in changing. 
C)  developing testable hypotheses for what the practitioner believes are relevant factors affecting a situation. 
D)  conducting a limited literature review on a topic of interest to the practitioner.

Question 14

Which of the following would not be classified as "examining" data?

Accepted Answer

A)  student records 
B)  curriculum guides 
C)  dialogue scripting 
D)  press accounts 
A)  student records 
B)  curriculum guides 
C)  dialogue scripting 
D)  press accounts

Question 15

Challenges in conducting action research include all except

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of resources. 
B)  lack of administrative support. 
C)  difficulty in obtaining reliable instruments. 
D)  resistance to change. 
E)  time. 
A)  lack of resources. 
B)  lack of administrative support. 
C)  difficulty in obtaining reliable instruments. 
D)  resistance to change. 
E)  time.

Question 16

List the four categories of action research problems and provide a sample problem in each category.

Accepted Answer

The four categories of action research p

Question 17

Which category is typically applicable to action research problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  student learning 
B)  instructional strategies 
C)  curriculum 
D)  professional development 
E)  All of these are true. 
A)  student learning 
B)  instructional strategies 
C)  curriculum 
D)  professional development 
E)  All of these are true.

Question 18

What components should be covered in an action research report?

Accepted Answer

An action research report should cover s

Question 19

Describe the three categories of action research data identified by Mills and provide examples of data collection strategies that would be in each category.

Accepted Answer

Mills identified three categories of act

Question 20

Which of the following would not be classified as "experiencing" data?

Accepted Answer

A)  field notes 
B)  audio and videotaping 
C)  observation logs 
D)  focus group interviews 
A)  field notes 
B)  audio and videotaping 
C)  observation logs 
D)  focus group interviews

Exam 18: Action Research

Match the approach to action research with its purpose or goal. -To evaluate social issues and use results for change

Some believe there is no need for informed consent in action research because

Describe the strategies used for identifying action research problems.

What unique challenges might an action researcher face in ensuring he or she abides by appropriate ethical principles in conducting research?

Action research is also known as ____ research

The difference between a concept map and problem analysis is that

Triangulation is

Which of the following enhances credibility in action research?

Explain how concept mapping and problem analysis differ and provide an example of each.

Which is not a characteristic of action research

Which question is not likely to be addressed using action research?

Describe three ways to enhance the rigor of an action research study.

Which is not a strategy for identifying and clarifying problems in action research include

Which of the following would not be classified as "examining" data?

Challenges in conducting action research include all except

List the four categories of action research problems and provide a sample problem in each category.

Which category is typically applicable to action research problems?

What components should be covered in an action research report?

Describe the three categories of action research data identified by Mills and provide examples of data collection strategies that would be in each category.

Which of the following would not be classified as "experiencing" data?

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

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