Action Research and Sport Management Research

By the end of this chapter you should be able to: ■

identify the origins of Action Research as a means of understanding variation in the contemporary literature;

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define, compare and contrast the distinguishing bases of Action Research;

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develop a review of the key features associated with Action Research;

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describe the range of practical methods associated with Action Research;

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consider the ethical challenges associated with Action Research;

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consider the specific application of Action Research methodologies to community health initiatives.