Table 2

Taxonomy ofAction Research Data Collection Techniques (Mills, 2000)

Action Research Data Collection Techniques
ExperiencingEnquiringExamining
  • Participant observation (active participant)

  • Informal interview

  • Structured formal interview

  • Archival documents

  • Journals

  • Privileged, active observer

  • Questionnaires

  • Maps

  • Passive observer

  • Attitude scale (Likert, Semantic differential)

  • Standardized tests

  • Audio and videotapes

  • Artifacts

  • Field Notes

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