Noah is a pack leader conducting an action research study on the structure of his group's scouting experiences. Which of the following data sources is Noah most likely to consult within the context of his study.
A) State-wide demographics of the type of children enrolled in scouting in Noah's state
B) Data from an experimental study that addressed the effects of scouting on students' self-esteem
C) Correlational data regarding the relationship between scouting and later environmental activism
D) Data from semi-structured interviews he conducted with his group members and their families

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Since Noah is conducting an action research study on the structure of his group's scouting experiences, he will likely want to obtain data directly from his group members to gain insight into their experiences. Semi-structured interviews with group members and their families would provide him with valuable qualitative data to analyze and synthesize to inform his study's recommendations. Option A is irrelevant since it does not provide information about Noah's specific scouting group. Option B is not directly related to Noah's research question. Option C provides correlational data that may be interesting, but it does not address Noah's research question about the structure of scouting experiences within his group.

Noah Is a Pack Leader Conducting an Action Research Study