Question 1

Qualitative sources of data include

Accepted Answer

A) report card data 
B) teacher-generated tests 
C) field notes 
D) standardized tests 
A) report card data 
B) teacher-generated tests 
C) field notes 
D) standardized tests C

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a factor in developing the methodological plan in an action research study?

Accepted Answer

A) dependent variables 
B) independent variables 
C) extraneous variables 
D) a timeline for the project 
A) dependent variables 
B) independent variables 
C) extraneous variables 
D) a timeline for the project C

Question 3

What is the purpose of action research? Outline its uses for teachers.

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Suggested answer points:Action research gives teachers an opportunity to study and focus on problems or areas of interest they have identified in their classrooms or in their teaching. It is used in the RTI and IEP processes.

Question 4

Which of the following would NOT be a purpose of a literature review in action research, according to Mills (2014)?

Accepted Answer

A) to articulate central premises critical to the research question 
B) to develop a greater understanding of student learning and the teaching process 
C) to refine the research questions and provide information to guide the study 
D) to address any gaps in the current research 
A) to articulate central premises critical to the research question 
B) to develop a greater understanding of student learning and the teaching process 
C) to refine the research questions and provide information to guide the study 
D) to address any gaps in the current research

Question 5

Outline the steps in the action research process and justify their order.

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer points:Select a meaning

Question 6

Why is triangulation in action research a good practice?

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer points:Triangulation us

Question 7

What is the first step of the action research process?

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A) gather the data. 
B) review previous research focused on the topic. 
C) select a meaningful, authentic focus, or research question. 
D) develop the methodology to be used. 
A) gather the data. 
B) review previous research focused on the topic. 
C) select a meaningful, authentic focus, or research question. 
D) develop the methodology to be used.

Question 8

Once most of the data have been collected, the next step for the researcher is to:

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A) examine them for prevalent themes and patterns. 
B) discuss his/her findings with subjects. 
C) present his/her findings to colleagues or the school district. 
D) make sure triangulation occurred. 
A) examine them for prevalent themes and patterns. 
B) discuss his/her findings with subjects. 
C) present his/her findings to colleagues or the school district. 
D) make sure triangulation occurred.

Question 9

Which is NOT a consideration for a researcher at the "end" of the process of action research?

Accepted Answer

A) What are some new or additional questions that I now have about this topic? 
B) What are ways others can use this research? 
C) What might be some additional plans for improvement grounded in the new understandings from the research? 
D) What might be done to monitor any additional plans and explore the new questions revealed? 
A) What are some new or additional questions that I now have about this topic? 
B) What are ways others can use this research? 
C) What might be some additional plans for improvement grounded in the new understandings from the research? 
D) What might be done to monitor any additional plans and explore the new questions revealed?

Question 10

What should a teacher consider when deciding how to disseminate action research studies?

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer points:Researchers shou

Question 11

Data in an experiencing category is

Accepted Answer

A) Any data gathered using quantitative methods. 
B) Any data gathered by analyzing existing records. 
C) Any data gathered through questioning or interviewing. 
D) Any data gathered through observation and field notes. 
A) Any data gathered using quantitative methods. 
B) Any data gathered by analyzing existing records. 
C) Any data gathered through questioning or interviewing. 
D) Any data gathered through observation and field notes.

Question 12

Quantitative sources of data include:

Accepted Answer

A) participant responses using Likert scales and attitude scales. 
B) active participants. 
C) interviewing. 
D) analyzing student artifacts, such as journals or recordings of student activity. 
A) participant responses using Likert scales and attitude scales. 
B) active participants. 
C) interviewing. 
D) analyzing student artifacts, such as journals or recordings of student activity.

Question 13

Sharing the findings of action research can include doing so:

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A) through formal or informal settings. 
B) swith colleagues, or the school district. 
C) through conversations, presentations, or papers. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) through formal or informal settings. 
B) swith colleagues, or the school district. 
C) through conversations, presentations, or papers. 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 14

Data in an examining category is

Accepted Answer

A) Any data gathered using quantitative methods. 
B) Any data gathered by analyzing existing records. 
C) Any data gathered through questioning or interviewing. 
D) Any data gathered through observation and field notes. 
A) Any data gathered using quantitative methods. 
B) Any data gathered by analyzing existing records. 
C) Any data gathered through questioning or interviewing. 
D) Any data gathered through observation and field notes.

Question 15

Data in an enquiring category is

Accepted Answer

A) Any data gathered using quantitative methods. 
B) Any data gathered by analyzing existing records. 
C) Any data gathered through questioning or interviewing. 
D) Any data gathered through observation and field notes. 
A) Any data gathered using quantitative methods. 
B) Any data gathered by analyzing existing records. 
C) Any data gathered through questioning or interviewing. 
D) Any data gathered through observation and field notes.

Question 16

According to Ferrance (2000), action research is not about learning why we do certain things, but rather how we can do things better. It is about how we can:

Accepted Answer

A) change instruction to impact students. 
B) reinforce learning with struggling learners. 
C) gather data self-reflection. 
D) observe the learning process. 
A) change instruction to impact students. 
B) reinforce learning with struggling learners. 
C) gather data self-reflection. 
D) observe the learning process.

Question 17

Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative action research studies. How are the methods different? How are they similar? What considerations must the researcher employ for each type of method?

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer points:Quantitative stu

Question 18

The _______ process requires the type of collaborative work found in action research.

Accepted Answer

A) verification 
B) teacher evaluation 
C) RTI 
D) data gathering 
A) verification 
B) teacher evaluation 
C) RTI 
D) data gathering

Question 19

Action research questions are best if they are:

Accepted Answer

A) generalizable to other situations. 
B) easily quantifiable. 
C) rich, open-ended questions. 
D) simple yes-or-no questions. 
A) generalizable to other situations. 
B) easily quantifiable. 
C) rich, open-ended questions. 
D) simple yes-or-no questions.

Question 20

Triangulation refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) using three sources of data when conducting research. 
B) the degree to which the researcher has adequately controlled extraneous variables. 
C) using multiple data sources to inform the research so that no one data source is relied on. 
D) the passage of time and both foreseen and unforeseen events that arise. 
A) using three sources of data when conducting research. 
B) the degree to which the researcher has adequately controlled extraneous variables. 
C) using multiple data sources to inform the research so that no one data source is relied on. 
D) the passage of time and both foreseen and unforeseen events that arise.

Qualitative sources of data include

Which of the following is NOT a factor in developing the methodological plan in an action research study?

What is the purpose of action research? Outline its uses for teachers.

Which of the following would NOT be a purpose of a literature review in action research, according to Mills (2014)?

Outline the steps in the action research process and justify their order.

Why is triangulation in action research a good practice?

What is the first step of the action research process?

Once most of the data have been collected, the next step for the researcher is to:

Which is NOT a consideration for a researcher at the "end" of the process of action research?

What should a teacher consider when deciding how to disseminate action research studies?

Data in an experiencing category is

Quantitative sources of data include:

Sharing the findings of action research can include doing so:

Data in an examining category is

Data in an enquiring category is

According to Ferrance (2000), action research is not about learning why we do certain things, but rather how we can do things better. It is about how we can:

Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative action research studies. How are the methods different? How are they similar? What considerations must the researcher employ for each type of method?

The _______ process requires the type of collaborative work found in action research.

Action research questions are best if they are:

Triangulation refers to:

Historical Perspectives and Important Concepts in Single Subject Research

Methods for Changing Target Behaviors

Methods for Recording Behaviors

Issues in Single Subject Research

Withdrawal Designs

Changing Conditions and Changing Criterion Designs

Multiple Baseline Designs

Alternating Treatments Designs

Methods for Analyzing Data

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Exam 5: Action Research

Qualitative sources of data include

Which of the following is NOT a factor in developing the methodological plan in an action research study?

What is the purpose of action research? Outline its uses for teachers.

Which of the following would NOT be a purpose of a literature review in action research, according to Mills (2014)?

Outline the steps in the action research process and justify their order.

Why is triangulation in action research a good practice?

What is the first step of the action research process?

Once most of the data have been collected, the next step for the researcher is to:

Which is NOT a consideration for a researcher at the "end" of the process of action research?

What should a teacher consider when deciding how to disseminate action research studies?

Data in an experiencing category is

Quantitative sources of data include:

Sharing the findings of action research can include doing so:

Data in an examining category is

Data in an enquiring category is

According to Ferrance (2000), action research is not about learning why we do certain things, but rather how we can do things better. It is about how we can:

Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative action research studies. How are the methods different? How are they similar? What considerations must the researcher employ for each type of method?

The _______ process requires the type of collaborative work found in action research.

Action research questions are best if they are:

Triangulation refers to:

Historical Perspectives and Important Concepts in Single Subject Research

Methods for Changing Target Behaviors

Methods for Recording Behaviors

Issues in Single Subject Research

Withdrawal Designs

Changing Conditions and Changing Criterion Designs

Multiple Baseline Designs

Alternating Treatments Designs

Methods for Analyzing Data

Filters