Action research
Action Research
Action Research (pronunciation: /ˈæk.ʃən rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/) is a research methodology that involves the active participation of the researcher in the process of change. The term is derived from the words 'action' and 'research', indicating a form of study that is actively involved in bringing about change.
Etymology
The term 'Action Research' was first coined by social psychologist Kurt Lewin in the 1940s. The word 'action' is derived from the Latin 'actio', meaning 'a doing', while 'research' comes from the Old French 'recercher', meaning 'to seek out'.
Definition
Action Research is a participatory, democratic process concerned with developing practical knowing in the pursuit of worthwhile human purposes. It seeks transformative change through the simultaneous process of taking action and doing research, which are linked together by critical reflection.
Related Terms
- Participatory Research: A methodology that emphasizes the involvement of the community in the research process.
- Qualitative Research: A type of research that focuses on understanding human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior.
- Quantitative Research: A type of research that focuses on quantifying the problem by way of generating numerical data that can be transformed into usable statistics.
- Mixed Methods Research: A methodology that combines both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Action research
- Wikipedia's article - Action research
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