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Action Research Vs. Traditional Research

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Action Research vs. Traditional/Basic Research Paper Research can be defined as collecting data, information, and facts to gain knowledge. Research can be used as a tool to engage an efficient approach to one’s practice and provide them with effective data to make changes based on what he or she may have learned from the research. By conducting research, school administrators gain knowledge about not only their practice but their staff members, students, and district. Thus providing the administrator the abil-ity to make more effective decisions that can bring more success to the school or school district. When conducting research, one may decide to traditional research or action research. This paper will address the differences between action research and traditional research regarding their use in an educational environment, as well provide explanations and examples to delineate their uses in an education setting. Before action research, the traditional research was the main method of research conduct by schools. Traditional research finds are often generalizations about a concern or problem. This type of research is similar to the scientific method. First, one must identify the problem. Second-ly, form a question, then perform the research. Third, predict response to the question such as a hypothesis. Next, perform some experiment in which the data is examined to verify if the data supports our hypothesis. Afterward, a comprehensive written report is made based on the obser-vations and provides a resolution of the problem. Traditional research may use quantitative or qualitative research method. According to Hendricks (2009), quantitative research is a general conclusion based on hard data. Hen-dricks describe quantitativ... ... middle of paper ... ...em or concern, collect data, evaluate data, and create action strategies, share results with other participants and reflect-ing. Action research may use both quantitative and qualitative research to assist the researcher in analyzing their research, as well as providing a variety of ways to work differently in the school setting. Traditional research has broad topic, in contrast to action research that has a specific topic in a specific classroom, school or school district. This paper addressed both traditional and action research, their features and their influence on education. Within the paper there were comparisons between quantitative, qualitative, and action research and how they may be used within the school setting. As a result, educators and researcher can conduct research that may be used to make efficient and effective decisions to make positive changes.

In this essay, the author

  • Explains that research can be used to engage an efficient approach to one’s practice and provide them with effective data to make changes based on what they have learned.
  • Explains that traditional research finds are often generalizations about a concern or problem. this type of research is similar to the scientific method.
  • Explains that traditional research may use quantitative or qualitative research methods. hendricks describes quantitative research as a general conclusion based on hard data.
  • Explains that a researcher uses quali-tative research when they want to focus upon an ever-changing group. hendricks states, "the general purpose in qualitative research is to understand and interpret phenomena as they occur in natural settings."
  • Explains that action research is more than just learning the correct steps to implement systematic evaluation. it can enhance teacher and administrator attitudes for progress and reform.
  • Compares traditional and action research, their features and their influence on education, and how they may be used within the school setting.

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