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Dinesh Kumar, Lovely Professional University Unit 2: Types of Research: Basic, Applied and Action Research

Unit 2: Types of Research: Basic, Applied and Notes

Action Research

CONTENTS

Objectives
Introduction
2.1 Classification of Educational Research
2.2 Functions of Educational Research

2.3 Development of Concept of Action Research
2.4 Meaning of Action Research
2.5 Main Features of Action Research
2.6 Process of Action Research
2.7 Utility of Action Research
2.8 Limitation of Action Research

2.9 Summary
2.10 Keywords
2.11 Review Questions
2.12 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, students will be able to:
y Know the types of Educational Research
y Know the concept of development and work of educational Research
y Know the utility and process of Action Research.

Introduction

In the field of education, Educational research plays an important role. The main problem of education
is how to make process strong, effective, and powerful. For the solution of this problem there is a need
of research. We develop sphere of knowledge the implementation of new theories and laws through
research. Takes place from experimental research work. The birth of concept of applied research took
place in the mind of Stephen M. Core in that time school had many problems and their solutions
were not available that time a book of Stephen M. Core Action Research to Improve School Practice”
give solution to these problems. These suggestions later called applied research. Applied research is
such a process through which volunteers of a particular area after studying problems scientifically
assess the problem. .

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