Action Research (AR)

3. Action Research (AR)

Data collection:the method used to gather data/information related to the study

Phase 1: Planning

Phase 3: Analysis

Phase 2: Action

Phase 4: Reflect

Definition: Taking action based on research and researching the action taken

Purpose: The objective of this research is to identify the specific problems/issues and come up with suitable solutions to resolve the problems

Used in variety of settings: schools, hospitals, community agencies, government unit etc.

There are 4 phase in AR; 1.Planning, 2. Action, 3. Analysis, 4. Reflect

Inquiry:identify an area of the focused problem (experience/ perceptions)

Test

Literature review:may include review of literature to identify and limit the topic

Experiment:clarify the research questions of the study

Data collection:the method used to gather data/information related to the study

Researcher can collect either qualitative data / quantitative data OR combination of quali & quanti data

Strategies to collect data including experiencing, enquiring, examining

Synthesize & analyze the data

Develop an action plan

Sharing and communicating the results

Reflecting on the process

Understand the nature of problem developed

Communicate/report the information to others

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collaboration

Design Process: to determine the method, consider ethical issues, gather require information

the monitor & evaluate the effects of the action or AKA observation stage