Question 1

In action research, the research problem is often referred to as the

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A)  hypothesis. 
B)  focus. 
C)  puzzlement. 
D)  inquiry. 
A)  hypothesis. 
B)  focus. 
C)  puzzlement. 
D)  inquiry.

Question 2

Interviews, written responses, and performance measures would be classified under which type of data collection strategy in action research?

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A)  experiencing 
B)  enquiring 
C)  examining 
D)  elucidating 
A)  experiencing 
B)  enquiring 
C)  examining 
D)  elucidating

Question 3

Describe the types of coding of qualitative data that might be used in action research.

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Qualitative data in action research can

Question 4

What are the components of an action plan?

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An action plan is a detailed outline tha

Question 5

Tools used in data interpretation in action research include

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A)  concept maps. 
B)  problem analysis. 
C)  priority pies. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a, b, and c 
A)  concept maps. 
B)  problem analysis. 
C)  priority pies. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a, b, and c

Question 6

In a form of action research known as shared inquiry, teachers

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A)  define and conduct a single research project together. 
B)  explore different questions about the same topic together. 
C)  conduct two parallel studies and share data. 
D)  serve as critical friends and aid in data collection for a peer's project. 
A)  define and conduct a single research project together. 
B)  explore different questions about the same topic together. 
C)  conduct two parallel studies and share data. 
D)  serve as critical friends and aid in data collection for a peer's project.

Question 7

In a form of action research known as intersecting inquiry, teachers

Accepted Answer

A)  define and conduct a single research project together. 
B)  explore different questions about the same topic together. 
C)  conduct two parallel studies and share data. 
D)  serve as critical friends and aid in data collection for a peer's project. 
A)  define and conduct a single research project together. 
B)  explore different questions about the same topic together. 
C)  conduct two parallel studies and share data. 
D)  serve as critical friends and aid in data collection for a peer's project.

Question 8

Field notes, observation documentation, and diaries and journals would be classified under which type of data collection strategy in action research?

Accepted Answer

A)  experiencing 
B)  enquiring 
C)  examining 
D)  elucidating 
A)  experiencing 
B)  enquiring 
C)  examining 
D)  elucidating

Question 9

In action research, data interpretation is best described as

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A)  making an educated guess. 
B)  explaining the results of the statistical tests in layman's terms. 
C)  providing reader's with the assumptions and limitations of the research so that they can determine what the data mean. 
D)  asking the participants to reflect on the findings. 
A)  making an educated guess. 
B)  explaining the results of the statistical tests in layman's terms. 
C)  providing reader's with the assumptions and limitations of the research so that they can determine what the data mean. 
D)  asking the participants to reflect on the findings.

Question 10

Action research

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A)  assumes one can control for all relevant variables that could influence the study. 
B)  assumes that no one can control for all relevant variables that could influence a study. 
C)  assumes that good researchers should attempt to control all relevant variables in a study. 
D)  assumes that at least key variables should be controlled in a rigorous study. 
A)  assumes one can control for all relevant variables that could influence the study. 
B)  assumes that no one can control for all relevant variables that could influence a study. 
C)  assumes that good researchers should attempt to control all relevant variables in a study. 
D)  assumes that at least key variables should be controlled in a rigorous study.

Question 11

The action plan developed from action research should include

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A)  specific tasks to be done. 
B)  timelines. 
C)  resources needed. 
D)  responsible parties. 
E)  Aall of these are true. 
A)  specific tasks to be done. 
B)  timelines. 
C)  resources needed. 
D)  responsible parties. 
E)  Aall of these are true.

Question 12

Categorizing data into manageable segments is called

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A)  triangulation. 
B)  concept mapping. 
C)  coding. 
D)  reflection. 
A)  triangulation. 
B)  concept mapping. 
C)  coding. 
D)  reflection.

Question 13

Which of the following is most characteristic of action research?

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A)  uses extensive literature reviews that rely on primary sources 
B)  follows carefully prescribed procedures 
C)  respects subjective judgments of individuals 
D)  uses primarily professionally developed instruments 
A)  uses extensive literature reviews that rely on primary sources 
B)  follows carefully prescribed procedures 
C)  respects subjective judgments of individuals 
D)  uses primarily professionally developed instruments

In action research, the research problem is often referred to as the

Interviews, written responses, and performance measures would be classified under which type of data collection strategy in action research?

Describe the types of coding of qualitative data that might be used in action research.

What are the components of an action plan?

Tools used in data interpretation in action research include

In a form of action research known as shared inquiry, teachers

In a form of action research known as intersecting inquiry, teachers

Field notes, observation documentation, and diaries and journals would be classified under which type of data collection strategy in action research?

In action research, data interpretation is best described as

Action research

The action plan developed from action research should include

Categorizing data into manageable segments is called

Which of the following is most characteristic of action research?

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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Exam 18: Action Research

In action research, the research problem is often referred to as the

Interviews, written responses, and performance measures would be classified under which type of data collection strategy in action research?

Describe the types of coding of qualitative data that might be used in action research.

What are the components of an action plan?

Tools used in data interpretation in action research include

In a form of action research known as shared inquiry, teachers

In a form of action research known as intersecting inquiry, teachers

Field notes, observation documentation, and diaries and journals would be classified under which type of data collection strategy in action research?

In action research, data interpretation is best described as

Action research

The action plan developed from action research should include

Categorizing data into manageable segments is called

Which of the following is most characteristic of action research?

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

Filters