Action research is a type of research in which educators, rather than academics, inquire to their teaching practices, examine the results of these inquires, and learn how to effect positive change in classroom environments. Educators can work alone or collaboratively, and can conduct their research at the classroom, school, and school district levels. The practice tends to rely most heavily on qualitative methods, although quantitative data collection and analysis methods can also be used.

Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2021. 3p.