AR competency

What is the main goal of action research in education?

• a. To test hypotheses

• b. To improve teaching and learning

• c. To replicate existing studies

• d. To gather data for publication

What is the first step in an action research project?

• a. Data analysis

• b. Literature review

• c. Hypothesis generation

• d. Identifying a problem

Which type of data is typically collected in action research?

• a. Quantitative data

• b. Qualitative data

• c. Both quantitative and qualitative data

• d. None of the above

Which of the following show a correct sequence of AR stages:

• reflecting-observing-acting-planning

• acting-observing-planning-reflecting

• planning-acting-observing-reflecting

• observing-planning-reflecting- acting

Which of the following is an example of an action research question?

• a. What is the effect of technology on student learning?

• b. What is the relationship between class size and student achievement?

• c. How can I improve student engagement in my classroom?

• d. How does parental involvement affect student motivation?

Which of the following is an example of an action research intervention?

• a. Administering a standardized test to students

• b. Implementing a new teaching strategy in the classroom

• c. Conducting a literature review

• d. Recruiting participants for a study

Which of the following is a potential benefit of action research?

• a. Improved teaching and learning outcomes

• b. Publication in academic journals

• c. Increased funding for research projects

• d. Improved professional status for teachers

Which of the following is a potential limitation of action research?

• a. Limited generalizability of findings

• b. Inability to collect reliable data

• c. Ethical concerns around data collection

• d. None of the above

Which of the following is a key competency required for conducting educational action research?

• a. Writing case studies

• b. Developing hypotheses

• c. Conducting statistical analysis

• d. Collaborating with colleagues

Which of the following is a potential source of bias in action research?

• a. Participant attrition

• b. Nonrandom assignment to treatment groups

• c. Social desirability bias

• d. All of the above