Action Research
Action research is a systematic research that is mostly done by teachers and those who are related to the teaching process. The purpose of this research is to gather information about how schools and educational environments work. (Mertler, C. A., 2019)
Traditional Research
Traditional research is a type of research that focus on scientific problems or concerns mostly.
Action Research and Traditional Research, they both could be in Quantitative method, Qualitative method, or Mixed Method format.
Quantitative Research
Quantitative Research starts with gathering data and analyzing them using the Quantity of result. (Baxter et. al., 2015) Using quantifying methods such as mathematical measurement to observe and analyze the result.
Qualitative Research
Qualitative Research focuses on the observation directly. Using the Quality-Survey, descriptive questionnaires, and recordings in actual environment. (Baxter et. al., 2015)
Mixed Method Research
Mixed Method Research is Quantitative Research (Using the Quantity of result) combining with Qualitative Research (Using the Quality-Survey).
References
Baxter, K., Courage, C., & Caine, K. (2015). Choosing a user experience research activity. Understanding your Users (Second Edition). Retrieved October 22, 2021, from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128002322000055.
Mertler, C. A. (2019). Action research improving schools and empowering educators. SAGE.
Projects
In our digital age, research has taken on a new form. While going to the library can still be helpful, accessing more resources and searchable digital books has made research easier and more complete. Even for action research that the individual experiences, the existence of technology makes all stages of research easier and more reliable. Using google doc facilitates easy access between my laptop and my smartphone. I can use my phone without access to the laptop and at the same time be visible on the laptop. All my teammates can write and comment on posts at the same time.