Action research, unlike typical professional practice, seeks to improve practice primarily by
A) systematically collecting and analyzing data about practice.
B) focusing on qualitative rather than quantitative indicators of best practice.
C) embracing an overt agenda of social change.
D) trying out strategies practitioners learn through professional development experiences.

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Action research is characterized by its systematic approach to collecting and analyzing data about practice to improve it, distinguishing it from typical professional practice which may not always involve such a structured method of inquiry and improvement.

Action Research, Unlike Typical Professional Practice, Seeks to Improve Practice