What are action research designs What is the difference betw

What are action research designs? What is the difference between practical and participatory action research?

Solution

Action research is either research initiated to solve an immediate problem or a reflective process of progressive problem solving led by individuals working with others in teams or as part of a \"community of practice\" to improve the way they address issues and solve problems.

in practical research an activity is performing by the people and the observer can note or record the outcomes of the study. here everything is natural outcome and there will not be any predetermined outcomes or results.

participatory research also like action research only and here the outcomes of each participant will be records individually only.