Explanation : The preface of a thesis includes the
researcher's experiences during the study
and the writing of the report. It also thanks
people who have helped with the thesis
including the respondents of questionnaires.
Not acknowledging the help and support of
the respondents is an unethical act, as the
report would not have taken shape without
their contribution.
Technical lapse is straying from the
standard, accepted norms or formats. Willful
negligence is ignoring or not acknowledging
something on purpose. Lack of respect is
not relevant here.
Explanation : Action research is a methodology of research
that seeks transformative change through
the process of action, critical reflection and
research through the following steps/cycle
until the goal is attained.
• Identify a problem to be studied
• Collect data on the problem
• Organize, analyze, and interpret the data
• Develop a plan to address the problem
• Implement the plan
• Evaluate the results of the actions taken
• Identify a new problem
• Repeat the process