What Is the First Step in the Dialectic Action Research

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in the dialectic action research spiral that guides practitioner -researchers?

• A) Engage in self-reflection while describing the situation, reviewing the literature and developing a plan
• B) Complete a summary of findings, and recommended actions, timelines, and resources
• C) Collect quantitative and qualitative data while attending to issues of validity, reliability, and ethics
• D) Analyze data, develop visual relationships of ideas, and contextualize findings with personal experiences and existing literature

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Definitions:

Sensory Information

Data that is perceived by the sensory organs, such as eyes, ears, skin, and then processed by the brain to make sense of the environment.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about oneself, one’s surroundings, and one’s thoughts and feelings.

Chemoreception

The biological process by which organisms detect chemical stimuli in their environment.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells that detect stimulus information and transmit it to sensory (afferent) nerves and the brain.