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Ivankova, N., & Wingo, N. (2018). Applying mixed methods in action research: Methodological potentials and advantages. American Behavioral Scientist, 62(7), 978.
This article combines the two approaches that can integrate qualitative stakeholder engagement with quantitative outcomes to inform action/intervention planning, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring.

Costello, P. (2011). Effective action research: Developing reflective thinking and practice. Continuum International Pub. Group.
You have already referred to this textbook in the previous weeks within this course as it has provided you with essential information for highlighting the nature of action research, how to develop an action research project, collect data, analyze data, and how your potential signature project may be assessed. For this week’s assignment you will review pages 65 -77 that discuss data analysis.

Schmuck, R. A. (2006). Practical action research for change.
This resource provides a plethora of information highlighting various tools for action research. You may find helpful ideas for this week’s assignment in Chapter Four (pp. 60-74), which discusses research methods, procedures, ethics, and special issues.