What is a key difference between action research and participant observation?

A) Action research has validity checks throughout,while participant observation does not.
B) Action research has measurable variables,while participant observation does not.
C) Action research shares the results with others,while participant observation does not.
D) Action research asks research questions,while participant observation does not.

Action Research

A participatory process that combines action and research to solve problems and generate knowledge.

Participant Observation

A research method used primarily in qualitative research where the researcher immerses themselves in the environment of their subjects, observing and sometimes participating in their activities to gather data from an insider's perspective.

Validity Checks

Techniques used in research to ensure that the instruments, procedures, and data collection methods accurately measure what they are intended to.