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MENTAL MODEL · M11941

Action Research

Action Research
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A spiral process of 'doing while researching': plan → act → observe → reflect. The researcher is not a bystander but a participant in change, aiming to generate knowledge while solving practical problems.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Theory-to-practice loop. Don't wait until research is done to practice. Treat every business attempt as a 'mini-experiment', record data, reflect and improve. Work is research.

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Anchor fast decisions

In Action Research, researchers and practitioners collaborate, cycling through 'investigate-act-observe-reflect' in real settings, improving practice and producing knowledge.

MINIMUM ACTION

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Practice this model in one real situation:

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