TAT- Secondary and Higher Secondary Prelim_Paper_1 Preparation_MCQ SET: Action Research

 TAT- Secondary and Higher Secondary Prelim_Paper_1 Preparation_MCQ SET: Action Research

1. Action research is mainly conducted by:
   A. External researchers
   B. Policy makers
   C. Teachers
   D. Government only

Answer: C

2. The primary purpose of action research is to:
   A. Publish papers
   B. Improve classroom practices
   C. Compare schools
   D. Test IQ

Answer: B

3. Action research is:
   A. Theoretical research
   B. Experimental lab research
   C. Practical and problem-solving research
   D. Statistical survey only

Answer: C

4. Action research is usually:
   A. Large-scale
   B. Long-term national study
   C. Small-scale and local
   D. International

Answer: C

5. The first step in action research is:
   A. Data analysis
   B. Identifying the problem
   C. Writing report
   D. Publishing

Answer: B

6. Action research is cyclical in nature, involving:
   A. Plan, Act, Observe, Reflect
   B. Think, Read, Write
   C. Teach, Test, Rank
   D. Measure, Punish

Answer: A

7. The “reflection” stage helps to:
   A. End research
   B. Revise strategy
   C. Ignore findings
   D. Grade students

Answer: B

8. Action research mainly uses:
   A. Complex statistics
   B. Qualitative and simple quantitative tools
   C. Only surveys
   D. Only experiments

Answer: B

9. Action research improves:
   A. Teaching methods
   B. Student engagement
   C. Classroom management
   D. All

Answer: D

10. Which is NOT a feature of action research?
    A. Immediate application
    B. Teacher involvement
    C. Large sample
    D. Problem-solving

Answer: C

11. Data collection tools in action research may include:
    A. Observation
    B. Questionnaire
    C. Tests
    D. All

Answer: D

12. Action research differs from basic research because it is:
    A. Theory-oriented
    B. Practice-oriented
    C. National-level
    D. Statistical only

Answer: B

13. Hypothesis in action research is:
    A. Mandatory always
    B. Optional and flexible
    C. Illegal
    D. Fixed permanently

Answer: B

14. The aim of action research is:
    A. Generalization
    B. Immediate improvement
    C. Theory development
    D. International comparison

Answer: B

15. A teacher studying why students are weak in fractions is conducting:
    A. Basic research
    B. Action research
    C. Historical research
    D. Experimental research

Answer: B

16. Action research is also called:
    A. Applied classroom research
    B. Lab experiment
    C. National survey
    D. Longitudinal study

Answer: A

17. Action research encourages:
    A. Passive teaching
    B. Reflective teaching
    C. Memorization
    D. Punishment

Answer: B

18. In action research, data analysis is usually:
    A. Highly complex
    B. Simple and practical
    C. Ignored
    D. Impossible

Answer: B

19. Action research is conducted in:
    A. Controlled laboratory
    B. Real classroom setting
    C. Government office
    D. Research lab only

Answer: B

20. Main advantage of action research is:
    A. Large funding
    B. Immediate applicability
    C. International recognition
    D. Complex theory

Answer: B

21. The cycle of action research continues until:
    A. Problem is solved
    B. Marks are given
    C. School closes
    D. Survey ends

Answer: A

22. Action research is most useful for:
    A. Curriculum reform
    B. Classroom problem solving
    C. National policy
    D. Census

Answer: B

23. Which statement is true?
    A. Action research is rigid
    B. Action research is flexible
    C. Action research ignores reflection
    D. Action research avoids practice

Answer: B

24. An example of action research topic is:
    A. Impact of global economy
    B. Improving reading skills of class V
    C. National literacy rate
    D. Population census

Answer: B

25. Action research supports:
    A. Teacher autonomy
    B. Professional development
    C. Continuous improvement
    D. All

Answer: D

26. In action research, teacher acts as:
    A. Passive observer
    B. Researcher
    C. Examiner
    D. Inspector

Answer: B

27. Action research focuses on:
    A. Specific classroom issue
    B. Entire country
    C. World data
    D. IQ test

Answer: A

28. Action research results are:
    A. Generalizable nationally
    B. Context-specific
    C. Universal
    D. Fixed

Answer: B

29. Which of the following best describes action research?
    A. Immediate intervention
    B. Passive analysis
    C. Memorization
    D. Punishment

Answer: A

30. A teacher implements group discussion to improve participation and measures impact. This is:
    A. Survey research
    B. Action research
    C. Historical research
    D. Census

Answer: B

31. Action research enhances:
    A. Professional growth
    B. Reflective skills
    C. Teaching effectiveness
    D. All

Answer: D

32. Ethical consideration in action research includes:
    A. Consent
    B. Confidentiality
    C. Honesty
    D. All

Answer: D

33. Data interpretation in action research is aimed at:
    A. Publication only
    B. Decision making
    C. Ranking
    D. Grading

Answer: B

34. Action research is considered:
    A. Teacher-centered improvement tool
    B. Large scientific theory
    C. Government project
    D. Random study

Answer: A

35. Action research promotes:
    A. Innovation
    B. Improvement
    C. Reflection
    D. All

Answer: D

36. Problem identification must be:
    A. Broad
    B. Specific and manageable
    C. International
    D. Political

Answer: B

37. If strategy fails, teacher should:
    A. Stop research
    B. Modify plan
    C. Punish students
    D. Ignore

Answer: B

38. Reflection stage helps teacher to:
    A. Evaluate action
    B. Plan next step
    C. Improve method
    D. All

Answer: D

39. Action research emphasizes:
    A. Practical change
    B. Large statistics
    C. National ranking
    D. IQ measurement

Answer: A

40. Final step of action research includes:
    A. Reporting findings
    B. Sharing results
    C. Implementing changes
    D. All

Answer: D

41. Action research is linked with:
    A. Constructivist approach
    B. Behaviorism only
    C. IQ testing
    D. Census

Answer: A

42. Sample size in action research is usually:
    A. Very large
    B. Small
    C. National
    D. International

Answer: B

43. Main limitation of action research is:
    A. Limited generalization
    B. Too theoretical
    C. Expensive
    D. National bias

Answer: A

44. Teacher collects data before and after intervention. This shows:
    A. Experimental control
    B. Action research cycle
    C. IQ testing
    D. Census method

Answer: B

45. Action research encourages collaboration among:
    A. Teachers
    B. Students
    C. Administrators
    D. All

Answer: D

46. Which is NOT a stage of action research?
    A. Planning
    B. Acting
    C. Reflecting
    D. Publishing globally

Answer: D

47. Classroom discipline problem can be addressed through:
    A. Action research
    B. Census
    C. National survey
    D. IQ test

Answer: A

48. Action research improves:
    A. Teaching strategies
    B. Student learning
    C. Classroom environment
    D. All

Answer: D

49. Action research findings are primarily used by:
    A. The concerned teacher
    B. Government only
    C. International bodies
    D. Census office

Answer: A

50. Action research is best described as:
    A. Continuous improvement process
    B. One-time experiment
    C. National policy
    D. Fixed model

Answer: A

1. A teacher notices low participation in group discussions. She introduces structured roles (leader, recorder, presenter), collects observation data for two weeks, analyzes participation rates, and modifies strategy further. This process reflects:
   A. Experimental research
   B. Survey research
   C. Cyclical action research
   D. Historical research

Answer: C

2. A teacher identifies poor reading comprehension in Class VI. She applies a new reading strategy but does not collect data or reflect on outcomes. This cannot be called action research because it lacks:
   A. Intervention
   B. Reflection and data analysis
   C. Planning
   D. Teaching

Answer: B

3. A teacher conducts pre-test, implements peer tutoring, and conducts post-test to measure improvement. This stage sequence reflects:
   A. Plan–Act–Observe–Reflect
   B. Measure–Rank–Promote
   C. Test–Punish–Report
   D. Observe–Ignore–Act

Answer: A

4. A school principal asks a teacher to conduct research on national curriculum reform across all states. This is NOT action research because it is:
   A. Practice-based
   B. Local and specific
   C. Large-scale and generalizable
   D. Cyclical

Answer: C

5. A teacher notices students are distracted during online classes. She surveys students, introduces interactive quizzes, observes engagement changes, and reflects. The primary focus here is:
   A. Policy reform
   B. Classroom problem-solving
   C. National statistics
   D. IQ testing

Answer: B

6. If a teacher modifies her teaching method after analyzing initial results and repeats the cycle, this indicates:
   A. One-time intervention
   B. Cyclical improvement
   C. Basic research
   D. Longitudinal census

Answer: B

7. A teacher wants to improve handwriting. She introduces daily practice but does not define measurable indicators. The missing element is:
   A. Planning
   B. Clear operational definition
   C. Reflection
   D. Publication

Answer: B

8. A teacher collaborates with colleagues to address absenteeism and shares findings within school. This highlights action research as:
   A. Individualistic only
   B. Collaborative and reflective
   C. Government-controlled
   D. Statistical only

Answer: B

9. A teacher formulates hypothesis: “Group discussion will improve speaking skills.” She tests it within her class only. This reflects:
   A. Applied experimental design
   B. Action research with local hypothesis
   C. National survey
   D. Census

Answer: B

10. During reflection stage, a teacher realizes her intervention improved participation but reduced time for syllabus completion. She decides to balance both. This shows:
    A. Data-driven reflection
    B. Ignoring findings
    C. Ending research
    D. Failure of research

Answer: A

11. A teacher studies impact of seating arrangement on discipline in her class of 40 students only. This research is limited because:
    A. It lacks theory
    B. It lacks generalizability
    C. It lacks planning
    D. It lacks data

Answer: B

12. A teacher collects only qualitative data (student feedback) without quantitative evidence. The limitation is:
    A. Lack of triangulation
    B. Lack of hypothesis
    C. Large sample
    D. Reflection

Answer: A

13. A teacher identifies low math scores due to language difficulty. She integrates bilingual explanations and measures improvement. This indicates:
    A. Experimental lab research
    B. Context-based intervention
    C. National-level survey
    D. Historical research

Answer: B

14. If intervention fails and teacher abandons research without reflection, this contradicts principle of:
    A. Planning
    B. Cyclical revision
    C. Measurement
    D. Teaching

Answer: B

15. A teacher keeps reflective journal during intervention phase. This tool mainly supports:
    A. Data documentation
    B. Ranking
    C. IQ calculation
    D. Census

Answer: A

16. A teacher attempts to compare two sections randomly assigned different strategies and aims to publish nationally. This shifts toward:
    A. Pure action research
    B. Formal experimental research
    C. Survey method
    D. Census

Answer: B

17. In action research, sample size is usually small because focus is on:
    A. Generalization
    B. Practical improvement
    C. Statistical power
    D. National ranking

Answer: B

18. A teacher collects pre- and post-intervention data but fails to interpret findings. This shows absence of:
    A. Observation
    B. Reflection
    C. Action
    D. Planning

Answer: B

19. Action research differs from basic research because its findings are:
    A. Universal
    B. Theory-generating
    C. Context-specific
    D. National

Answer: C

20. A teacher identifies discipline issues, implements positive reinforcement, evaluates behavior logs, and refines approach. The strongest feature here is:
    A. Hypothesis testing
    B. Continuous improvement cycle
    C. National survey
    D. Statistical modeling

Answer: B

21. Ethical issue in action research arises if teacher:
    A. Takes consent
    B. Maintains confidentiality
    C. Publicly discloses student names
    D. Reflects

Answer: C

22. If teacher relies only on intuition without data collection, it cannot be action research because it lacks:
    A. Systematic inquiry
    B. Teaching
    C. Intervention
    D. Reflection

Answer: A

23. A teacher integrates ICT tools to improve attention and measures engagement levels weekly. This reflects action research in:
    A. Technology integration
    B. Census method
    C. National reform
    D. Policy evaluation

Answer: A

24. Action research supports teacher professional development because it:
    A. Encourages passive acceptance
    B. Promotes reflective practice
    C. Requires external funding
    D. Focuses on IQ

Answer: B

25. When action research findings are shared in school meeting, it promotes:
    A. Collective learning
    B. Competition
    C. Punishment
    D. Ranking

Answer: A

26. A teacher modifies lesson plan after each reflection stage. This highlights action research as:
    A. Static
    B. Dynamic and flexible
    C. Fixed
    D. One-time

Answer: B

27. The most appropriate research question for action research is:
    A. “What is literacy rate in India?”
    B. “How can I improve reading fluency in Class IV?”
    C. “What is GDP growth?”
    D. “What is national IQ average?”

Answer: B

28. If teacher uses control group and randomization extensively, research becomes more:
    A. Action-oriented
    B. Experimental
    C. Historical
    D. Survey-based

Answer: B

29. Reflection stage mainly answers:
    A. What happened? Why? What next?
    B. Who scored highest?
    C. What is mean?
    D. What is national trend?

Answer: A

30. The ultimate goal of action research is:
    A. Publication in journals
    B. Immediate classroom improvement
    C. Large-scale policy change
    D. Statistical generalization

Answer: B

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