In: Statistics and Probability
Which of the following is not a characteristic of action research?
a. The researcher states a clear directional research focus. |
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b. The process was emergent and cycled between research, action, and reflection. |
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c. The researcher should have control over the intervention. |
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d. Reliable measures should be used. |
Action research differs from other research approaches in that it assumes the close relationship between research and the action. This means that action and research proceed in a parallel form or there is a 2-way bond between theory and practice. Action research depends upon a collaborative problem-solving relationship between the researcher and the researched (client), which aims to solve a problem and to generate new knowledge
Verification of all 4 options given the question:
Action research requires interaction and cooperation between researchers and client personnel. In action research researcher states, a clear directional research focus. And the process was emergent and cycled between research, action, and reflection where reliable measures should be used.But as this type of research is based on collaboration between the researcher and the client, the researcher alone cannot have control over intervention
So solution is Option C