Takota works in a school with racial and ethnic conflict among the students. He questions whether implementing a peer tutoring program could reduce tensions and is interested in conducting an action research project on the topic.
-Takota's research study is best described as an) ____________ action research study.
A) emancipatory
B) critical
C) practical
D) reflective

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Takota's research study is aimed at practical solutions to reduce tensions among students. He wants to test whether implementing a peer tutoring program could be an effective intervention. Practical action research focuses on solving specific problems with practical solutions by integrating research and action. Therefore, Takota's study can be classified as a practical action research study. Emancipatory action research seeks to empower the oppressed, critical action research aims to challenge power relations and promote social justice, and reflective action research involves self-reflection and continuous learning. While elements of these types of action research may be present in Takota's study, the focus on practical solutions makes it a practical action research study.

Takota Works in a School with Racial and Ethnic Conflict