Question 1

Validity of action research is determined by establishing ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  rigor 
B)  timeliness 
C)  function 
D)  need 
A)  rigor 
B)  timeliness 
C)  function 
D)  need A

Question 2

Action plans may be developed at all of the following levels, except that of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  an individual teacher or classroom level 
B)  a collaborative group of teachers level 
C)  a schoolwide or districtwide basis 
D)  research publication level 
A)  an individual teacher or classroom level 
B)  a collaborative group of teachers level 
C)  a schoolwide or districtwide basis 
D)  research publication level D

Question 3

Discuss one strength of action research.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include one of the following: First, action research can be conducted by almost any professional in any type of educational setting. Second, action research is focused on the improvement of educational practice. Third, when educators practice action research, they develop more effective ways to perform as professional educators. Fourth, by design, action research can help educators identify problems and issues, and then investigate them in a systematic and scientific manner. Finally, action research can help in the establishment of a community of professional learners within an educational setting.

Question 4

Describe self-reflection in the process of action research.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include: Self-refle

Question 5

What are the four stages of the model of action research?

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include:

Question 6

Action research provides immediate results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

______ is unique to action research and is the process of gathering preliminary background information.

Accepted Answer

A)  Exploration 
B)  Reflection 
C)  Reconnaissance 
D)  Justification 
A)  Exploration 
B)  Reflection 
C)  Reconnaissance 
D)  Justification

Question 8

______ is the act of critically exploring what you are doing, why you decided to do it, and what its effects have been.

Accepted Answer

A)  Exploration 
B)  Reflection 
C)  Reconnaissance 
D)  Justification 
A)  Exploration 
B)  Reflection 
C)  Reconnaissance 
D)  Justification

Question 9

The level of quality in action research can be referred to as its ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  rigor 
B)  statistical significance 
C)  justification 
D)  none of these 
A)  rigor 
B)  statistical significance 
C)  justification 
D)  none of these

Question 10

Developing an action plan in action research is optional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How does promoting professional growth relate to action research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Promoting professional growth will guide data collection. 
B)  It is a reason to conduct action research. 
C)  It is not a reason to conduct action research. 
D)  Promoting professional growth is harmful to action research. 
A)  Promoting professional growth will guide data collection. 
B)  It is a reason to conduct action research. 
C)  It is not a reason to conduct action research. 
D)  Promoting professional growth is harmful to action research.

Question 12

Describe how action research can empower teachers and other educators.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include: Action res

Question 13

A critical aspect of action research is that it focuses on the unique characteristics of the population with whom a practice is being employed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What does action research include?

Accepted Answer

A)  a directional design 
B)  a distinctive design 
C)  an action plan 
D)  a development plan 
A)  a directional design 
B)  a distinctive design 
C)  an action plan 
D)  a development plan

Question 15

There are ______ substantial limitations or weaknesses of action research, provided it is used in a suitable context and with an appropriate purpose in mind.

Accepted Answer

A)  limited 
B)  no 
C)  only five 
D)  only two 
A)  limited 
B)  no 
C)  only five 
D)  only two

Question 16

Action research may be cyclical or linear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Action research offers a process by which current educational practice can be changed to better practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The text provides five important reasons for the use of action research in educational settings. Provide at least three of these reasons.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include:
It helps c

Question 19

Reflection is sometimes recommended for action research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is reflective teaching?

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include: Reflective

Validity of action research is determined by establishing ______.

Action plans may be developed at all of the following levels, except that of ______.

Discuss one strength of action research.

Describe self-reflection in the process of action research.

What are the four stages of the model of action research?

Action research provides immediate results.

______ is unique to action research and is the process of gathering preliminary background information.

______ is the act of critically exploring what you are doing, why you decided to do it, and what its effects have been.

The level of quality in action research can be referred to as its ______.

Developing an action plan in action research is optional.

How does promoting professional growth relate to action research?

Describe how action research can empower teachers and other educators.

A critical aspect of action research is that it focuses on the unique characteristics of the population with whom a practice is being employed.

What does action research include?

There are ______ substantial limitations or weaknesses of action research, provided it is used in a suitable context and with an appropriate purpose in mind.

Action research may be cyclical or linear.

Action research offers a process by which current educational practice can be changed to better practice.

The text provides five important reasons for the use of action research in educational settings. Provide at least three of these reasons.

Reflection is sometimes recommended for action research.

What is reflective teaching?

What Is Educational Research

Overview of the Educational Research Process

Identifying a Research Problem

Ethics in Educational Research

Reviewing Related Research Literature

Qualitative Research Methods

Quantitative Research Methods

Mixed-Methods Research

Writing a Research Proposal

Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis

Quantitative Data Collection

Quantitative Data Analysis

Writing a Final Research Report

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Exam 9: Action Research

Validity of action research is determined by establishing ______.

Action plans may be developed at all of the following levels, except that of ______.

Discuss one strength of action research.

Describe self-reflection in the process of action research.

What are the four stages of the model of action research?

Action research provides immediate results.

______ is unique to action research and is the process of gathering preliminary background information.

______ is the act of critically exploring what you are doing, why you decided to do it, and what its effects have been.

The level of quality in action research can be referred to as its ______.

Developing an action plan in action research is optional.

How does promoting professional growth relate to action research?

Describe how action research can empower teachers and other educators.

A critical aspect of action research is that it focuses on the unique characteristics of the population with whom a practice is being employed.

What does action research include?

There are ______ substantial limitations or weaknesses of action research, provided it is used in a suitable context and with an appropriate purpose in mind.

Action research may be cyclical or linear.

Action research offers a process by which current educational practice can be changed to better practice.

The text provides five important reasons for the use of action research in educational settings. Provide at least three of these reasons.

Reflection is sometimes recommended for action research.

What is reflective teaching?

What Is Educational Research

Overview of the Educational Research Process

Identifying a Research Problem

Ethics in Educational Research

Reviewing Related Research Literature

Qualitative Research Methods

Quantitative Research Methods

Mixed-Methods Research

Writing a Research Proposal

Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis

Quantitative Data Collection

Quantitative Data Analysis

Writing a Final Research Report

Filters