Exam 16: Action Research

Educational action research is generally conducted by

Given what you know about types of research data, of the following, which is the most likely data source for an action researcher?

According to your text, which of the following statistics is the one most likely to be used by an action researcher?

One primary criticism of critical action research is that it is not

Alex is a middle school teacher concerned with social rejection of second language learners at her school. She questions whether the practice of pulling children out of the regular classroom for enhanced English instruction is contributing to this rejection and decides to do an action research project to address the issue. Alex's research study is best described as a(n) ____________ action research study.

Takota works in a school with racial and ethnic conflict among the students. He questions whether implementing a peer tutoring program could reduce tensions and is interested in conducting an action research project on the topic. Takota's issue is appropriate for an action research study because

For teachers working in school districts, who best determines the action research topics addressed in a school?

Two main types of action research, as presented in your text, are

According to your text, which of the following is a key characteristic of action research?

Noah is a pack leader conducting an action research study on the structure of his group's scouting experiences. Which of the following data sources is Noah most likely to consult within the context of his study.

The first step in the action research process is to

According to your text one of the reasons that teachers might avoid conducting action research involving multiple schools is the

Which of the following is an action research reconnaissance activity as presented in your text?

Which of the following is a component of a practical action research as presented in your text?

Which of the following is a question one engaged in descriptive activities might ask?

According to your text, which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of Action research?

Alex, a middle school teacher, questions whether the practice of pulling children out of the regular classroom for enhanced English instruction is contributing to this rejection and decides to do an action research project to address the issue. Alex's issue is appropriate for an action research study because

That action research should be socially responsive is a component of __________ action research.

According to your text, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of practical action research?

Liz is a coach who wants to examine the ways in which her coaching addresses sportsmanship. Which of the following is the most relevant data for Liz to consider?