Marcus, a new coach, is concerned with the ways in which summer football camp is conducted. Potential athletes are required to come to mid-day sessions in August before school starts. Marcus knows that there is little 'building up' to these sessions and that many of the athletes are not in excellent condition nor are they used out exercising in the heat in full equipment. Even though he is very cautious about the amount of water breaks and rests he employs, he is concerned the athletes may get seriously injured during football camp. Marcus decides to conduct an action research study on the issue.
-Of the following, which is the next process Marcus will likely employ?
A) Marcus will next engage in fully describing the football camp situation he would like to change.
B) Marcus will collect data to make decisions about changes to football camp.
C) Marcus will carry out his action planning and share his findings with school administrators and parents.
D) Marcus will take action, and change football camp to protect the health of his athletes.

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Marcus will next engage in fully describing the football camp situation he would like to change. This is the initial step in an action research study, where the problem is clearly defined before data collection and analysis.

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