Question 1

What is a key difference between action research and participant observation?&#10;A)Action research has validity checks throughout,while participant observation does not.&#10;B)Action research has measurable variables,while participant observation does not.&#10;C)Action research shares the results with others,while participant observation does not.&#10;D)Action research asks research questions,while participant observation does not.

Accepted Answer

Action research involves several validity checks throughout the research process to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data collected, while participant observation does not necessarily have the same level of validity checks.

Question 2

Why does participant action research sometimes fail?&#10;A)The participants are all trained researchers who argue.&#10;B)The causes investigated are often unimportant.&#10;C)The recommendations from the research are sometimes ignored.&#10;D)The issues rarely have conflicting perspectives.

Accepted Answer

Participant action research can fail if the recommendations from the research are ignored, which means that the research did not have any impact on the situation being studied. It is important that the recommendations are taken seriously and implemented to see real change.

Question 3

Dr.Gonzalez is conducting action research on Springfield's sanitation system and identifies a problem after learning information from the commissioner involved with the population.Dr.Gonzalez provides information to the commissioner to test a theoretical framework for intervention.The commissioner then communicates with the group studied.This is called the

A)Technical/Scientific/Collaborative Mode.
B)Practical/Mutual Collaborative/Deliberate Mode.
C)Emancipating/Enhancing/Critical Mode.
D)Utilization/Participation Mode.

A

Accepted Answer

The scenario describes a collaborative approach where Dr. Gonzalez works with the commissioner to apply a theoretical framework, aligning with the Technical/Scientific/Collaborative Mode.

Question 4

Amanda,a graduate student in sociology,is working with a group of Vietman War veterans.She is using photovoice and looks for common themes and theories that emerge during the contextualizing and discussion of the photographs.Some of the veterans may flag certain issues to target for action,which is an example of which phase of photo research?

A)Selecting photographs
B)Contextualizing stories
C)Codifying
D)Capturing photographs

Accepted Answer

Codifying involves analyzing and identifying common themes or issues within the photographs that participants may want to address or act upon, as described in the scenario.

Question 5

A technique an investigator can use to keep stakeholders informed and motivated for change in which people with a variety of similar interests or agendas meet to discuss particular issues is called&#10;A)focus groups.&#10;B)in-group forums.&#10;C)informal meetings.&#10;D)agency.

Accepted Answer

Difficulty;Easy
Topic/Concept: Sharing the Results with the Participants

Question 6

Dr.Botwi is conducting participant action research for a community's drug abuse program.She meets with various stakeholders and asks them to discuss their concerns,issues,and problem.Dr.Botwi is at which phase of participant action research?

A)Gathering the Information to Answer the Questions
B)Identifying the Research Question(s)
C)Analyzing and Interpreting the Information
D)Sharing the Results with the Participants

Accepted Answer

Dr. Botwi is at the phase of identifying the research question(s) as she is meeting with stakeholders to discuss their concerns, issues, and problems. This is the initial step in participant action research, where the researcher collaborates with participants to determine the research needs and questions.

Question 7

The phase of photo research in which the researcher discusses the reasons why the participant took the photo,what the image means,and what the images are supposed to depict is called&#10;A)selecting photographs.&#10;B)contextualizing stories.&#10;C)codifying.&#10;D)capturing photographs.

Accepted Answer

Contextualizing stories involves discussing the meaning and purpose of the photographs with the participant, which includes their reason for taking the photo and what they intend to convey through the image.

Question 8

The phase of action research in which the researcher empowers people to work collectively to produce some beneficial change by giving stakeholders access to the materials collected is called&#10;A)Gathering the Information to Answer the Questions.&#10;B)Identifying the Research Question(s).&#10;C)Analyzing and Interpreting the Information.&#10;D)Sharing the Results with the Participants.

Accepted Answer

The phase of action research in which the researcher empowers people to work collectively to produce some beneficial change by giving stakeholders access to the materials collected is called Sharing the Results with the Participants. In this phase, the researcher presents the findings to the participants and involves them in discussions about how to use the results to create change. This phase is essential to the action research process as it ensures that the research is relevant to the needs of the participants and that there is a collective understanding of how the findings can be applied to make a positive change.

Question 9

The action research phase in which the researcher makes interpretations and offers explanation about the case at hand is called&#10;A)planning.&#10;B)looking.&#10;C)thinking.&#10;D)action.

Accepted Answer

The interpretation and explanation phase is a critical part of action research that involves thinking through the data collected and making sense of the patterns, trends, and outcomes observed. This helps the researcher to draw conclusions, make recommendations, and take action to bring about change and improvement in the situation being studied. Planning, looking, and action are all important stages of the action research process, but they come before or after the interpretation phase.

Question 10

Dr.Schafer is conducting action research on environmental problems facing a small town in Iowa.As issues arise,Dr.Schafer meets spontaneously with critical stakeholders.This situation is an example of&#10;A)focus groups.&#10;B)in-group forums.&#10;C)informal meetings.&#10;D)agency.

Accepted Answer

The situation described in the question is an example of informal meetings because the meetings are spontaneous and not structured. The other options do not fit the scenario described. Focus groups are planned and structured meetings with a specific group of people. In-group forums are similar to focus groups, but they are specifically for members of a particular group. Agency refers to a government or non-governmental organization responsible for addressing a specific issue or problem.

Question 11

Which research technique can be especially helpful when determining the problems that a group of stakeholders feel they face?&#10;A)Participant observation&#10;B)Interviewing&#10;C)Ethnography&#10;D)Focus groups

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which research technique can be especially helpful...

Question 12

Dr.Lu is conducting action research and uses several research methods,including focus groups and interviews,to learn about attitudes about recent healthcare legislation.This situation is an example of which phase of action research?

A)Gathering the Information to Answer the Questions
B)Identifying the Research Question(s)
C)Analyzing and Interpreting the Information
D)Sharing the Results with the Participants

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr.Lu is conducting action research and uses...

Question 13

Which is NOT a characteristic common to action research?&#10;A)Collaboration&#10;B)Independence&#10;C)Reflection&#10;D)Participation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is NOT a characteristic common to...

Question 14

Dr.Patel is conducting a study in which she uses photographs and asks participants to identify which images most accurately reflect their concerns and issues,as well as which photographs most accurately depict the world around them.This situation is an example of

A)selecting photographs.
B)contextualizing stories.
C)codifying.
D)capturing photographs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr.Patel is conducting a study in which...

Question 15

Dr.Lindstrom is conducting an analysis of collected data on leadership structures in a school district.Which question(s)will she ask to focus in on specific actors,events,and activities that relate to the problems or issues at hand?

A)What and how
B)Why
C)Who,where,when
D)Whether

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr.Lindstrom is conducting an analysis of collected...

Deck 7: Participatory Action Research