Research qualitative strategy: concepts, paradigms, typologies and additional topics

Researchers in the social sciences believe that theoretical knowledge–which is derivedfrom traditional research –is not enough to meet the needs of their professionallife. To solve this problem a strategy was applied in the researches entitled “actionresearch”. Action research is the process of systematic thought, research and activitywhich people apply in their professional life. In the present research the concepts,features and different aspects of action research have been evaluated. In additionthe typology of action research, based on the perspectives of some of the theoristsin this field, has been discussed. In this paper the problem of action research alongwith methods of solving it using fundamental conceptualization theory have alsobeen assessed.