Which of the Following Is $\underline{not}$ A Characteristic of Action Research?
A) the Research Has a Research

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is $\underline{not}$ a characteristic of action research?

• A) the research has a primary goal of theory testing
• B) the research is situated in a local context
• C) the research is focused on a local issue
• D) the research is conducted by a practitioner
• E) the research results in action or change by a practitioner

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