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Erzberger's dilemma: Validity in action research and science teachers' need to know
Author(s) -
Feldman Allan
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
science education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.209
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1098-237X
pISSN - 0036-8326
DOI - 10.1002/sce.3730780106
Subject(s) - dilemma , citation , action (physics) , science education , mathematics education , psychology , sociology , library science , computer science , epistemology , philosophy , physics , quantum mechanics
this article I examine the issue of validity in action researchand how it affects methodology. I begin with a brief history of action research. That isfollowed with a description of a collaborative action research project in which eightphysics teachers and I have been engaged (Feldman, 1993). This leads to the statement ofErzberger's dilemma and a critical examination of what counts as validity in actionresearch. I conclude with some implications for policy makers and for the pre- and...