Action Research: Importance Of Action Research Model

Methodology

Action research in simple terms can be explained as “learning by doing” (O 'Brien, 2001). It involves learning, identifying a problem, initiating and implementing suitable steps to resolve, observe the actions implemented and repeat the process until it yields expected result. Figure 1. Susman’s Action Research Model. Adapted from “Action research: sociotechnical systems perspective” by Susman, 1983.

Action research acts as a medium for learning along with a scope to research, above figure projects in detail model of action research. Action research in generally approached in real time scenarios which includes, a process study, or steps involved in project development or operational phase and most of the times primary objective of action research is to initiate a problem solving methodology to extract a solution for a realistic problem

Kemmis Action Research Model Adapted from “Introduction to Action Research” by MacIsaac. 1995.

Importance of Action Research Action research is used as a piece of certified circumstances, rather than in developed, trial studies, since its vital fixate is on dealing with bona fide issues. Essentially, on the other hand, according to its models, it is picked when circumstances oblige versatility, the incorporation of the people in the research, or change must happen quickly or extensively (O 'Brien, 2001).

In this present study, action research will act as a medium to project and explain the progressive stages of internship, initial phases of internship at Vision Square Inc. involves learning and exploring Microsoft Business intelligence tools, then applying the BI tools emphasis will be made on extracting and reporting data from SQL database, creating tables on the data base along with establishing relationship between entities and elements.

Intended output of this action research is to be able to generate effective administration of SQL database which will be as a part of work flow at Vision Square