The primary lesson that I learned from the reading and videos this week is that research cannot just be based upon qualitative data, but must also be based upon quantitative data. As such, I learned that for action research to be effective, so that it can be practical and applied, the human factors (quantitative) such as home life, environmental, societal, economic, and personality must be part of the research database to establish effective outcomes of an active research project. Whereas my topic is mainly focused in the area of management, it will have an impact on the students and faculty involved. Therefore, especially in the implementation phase, student and faculty personalities will need to be a major factor in the data gathered. This was an important lesson for me because from my prior experiences with research, albeit mainly academic research, the data was primarily qualitative, and I will need to ensure that I maintain an additional focus on quantitative data during the action research process.
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