How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education, 5/e

Jack R. Fraenkel, San Francisco State University
Norman E. Wallen, San Francisco State University

Action Research

True/False


1	Action research is conducted by one or more individuals or groups for the purpose of solving a problem or obtaining information in order to inform local practice.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


2	Action research results are widely generalizable.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


3	That teachers and other education professionals have the authority to improve their practice is an assumption that underlies action research.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


4	Participatory action research is one main type of action research.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


5	Of all threats to internal validity that researchers must be mindful of protecting against, action researchers must be especially aware of instrumentation decay.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


6	Practical action research emphasizes the empowerment of groups.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


7	Action research cannot be carried out by an individual teacher in the classroom.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


8	"Participants" is synonymous with "subjects".
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


9	"Stakeholders," in Participatory Action Research, refers to all those who take part in the research process.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


10	The role of the professional researcher in Action Research is well defined.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

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