Question

A sociologist fields a survey that collects data on where high school students apply to college. After some preliminary analysis, he attempts to use his data to create a new program that will encourage low-income students to apply to more rigorous colleges that may be a better fit for them. The researcher hopes that the program will increase the percentage of low-income students who attend elite colleges. What type of research is this?

Answer 1

Action research

Step-by-step explanation:

by seeking to create a new program that will encourage the percentage of low income students into elite colleges, this researcher is carrying out action research.

Action research seeks change by taking action and doing research. it is analytical and systematic and allows such researchers to identify problems and and develop practical solutions to the problems. the aim of this type of research is to improve the situation of whatever is being researched upon.