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Triangulation is a method used by researchers to increase the credibility and validity of their studies. This presentation defines types of triangulation and how to…
What Is Triangulation?
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While Institutional Review Board (IRB) is often required, action research is not always subject to such oversight. This presentation emphasizes the need to clarify…
Ethics of Action Research
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Action research can serve as an effective strategy for educational and organizational change. The goal is to create an environment in which research drives decision…
A Tool for Change
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A workable action plan is necessary for action research to promote and foster change. This presentation outlines the specific steps needed to guide researchers into…
Developing an Action Plan
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Action research is conducted with the specific goal of promoting change. For this to occur, leaders must be able to analyze the results and then convey them in a…
Leading Effective Change
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Through the acquisition of advanced knowledge and skills, early childhood professionals are able to guide and support others. Engaging in research provides the…
Early Childhood: Leading Change
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Since the goal of action research is to take action, the target audience is critical. This presentation explains how to match a target audience with a research…
Identifying Audience
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Ultimately, researchers should communicate the results of their work to audiences interested in the findings. This presentation discusses how to best communicate…
Communicating Results
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Note: Click Play, and then click anywhere on the video to launch this interactive presentation in a new window/tab, or use the link below. This interactive matching…
Measures of Central Tendency and Frequency
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Although qualitative and quantitative data are analyzed differently, both are used to identify trends and patterns. Data must be carefully examined for research to be…
Qualitative & Quantitative Data
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The interpretation of research findings emerges from effective data collection and analysis. Through analysis, data are systematically analyzed to identify trends and…
Interpreting Research Findings
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Early childhood professionals should be able to evaluate existing research and conduct data analysis in their own research. Development of these analytical skills are…
Early Childhood: Evaluating Data
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Triangulation is a method used by researchers to increase the credibility and validity of their studies. This presentation defines types of triangulation and how to…
What Is Triangulation?
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Validity refers to the appropriate use of data in a research study. Reliability references consistency in measurement. Both validity and reliability are essential for…
Validity and Reliability
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Observation is another method used to gather data in action research. Like interviews, observations may be structured or unstructured depending on the type of data…
Gathering Data – 3
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