Taylor is conducting an action research study of the acceptance of second language learners in her school by other students. According to typical practice and your text, the types of data sources Taylor will collect for her action research study will most likely include
A) national standardized Reading test scores administered by the district.
B) observations of student interactions during school hours.
C) surveys of parents' preferences for the nature of English language instruction.
D) interviews of administrators' opinions about second language learning.

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It is typical practice in action research to collect data through direct observations of the phenomenon being studied. In this case, Taylor is studying the acceptance of second language learners by other students, so observing student interactions during school hours would be the most appropriate data source. The other options listed do not directly address the research question being studied.

Taylor Is Conducting an Action Research Study of the Acceptance