I have learned that action research is a form of research that is inquiry based, cyclical in nature and relfective; yet data-driven. The main objectives are continuous improvement in a specific area/practice or to derive to achieve a better understanding of relationships or correlations that may lead to effective change to promote best practices. It is not theoretical. However, because changes are data-driven or experienced-based, validity can be substantiated. Thereby suggesting the process maybe repeated or expound upon given factors are simliar in nature.
Action research differs from traditional research typically has one of three objectives: 1) informational or theoretical research on a person or theme/subject, problem-solving/problematic, and/or lastyly, investigations as to answer "why". Traditional research may not strive to affect change, It may corroborate the "status quo" or authenticate trational practices.
Action research, on the other hand, seeks to improve, empower and to better understand. It cannot be narrowly positioned into a well-formed box. The is because each level of questioning or inquriy leads to another and so and so forth.
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