Research methods in accounting

Contents: 1. Introduction and overview

2. Developing the research idea

3. Theory, literature and hypotheses

4. Research ethics in accounting

5. Data collection

6. Quantitative data analysis

7. Qualitative data analysis

8. Experimental research

9. Survey research

10. Qualitative methods

11. Archival research

12. Supervision and examination processes

13. Turning research into publications.

Machine generated contents note: 1.Introduction and Overview

Theory as testable explanation

A critical approach to accounting research

2.Developing the Research Idea

The research sequence

Emergence of the research topic

Conceptual frameworks

The structure of DNA: the development of new theory

The Bradman problem: the development of new strategies

The longitude problem: implementing solutions

Strategic management accounting

3.Theory, Literature and Hypotheses

Sources of theory

Searching the literature

Modelling the relationship

Developing the hypotheses

Validity concerns

4.Data Collection

Choosing a research method

Sample selection

Measurement issues

Data management

Qualitative research

Verbal protocols

5.Data Analysis

Descriptive statistics

Differences in sample means

Measures of association

Analysis of variance

Multivariate model building

6.Research Ethics in Accounting

The ethics quiz

Informed consent

Ethical guidelines

7.Experimental Research

The problem statement

Theory and context

Experimental design

The validity trade-off

Quasi-experimental research

8.Survey Research

Mail surveys

Design and planning issues

Pilot testing

Data collection

Measurement error

Interview methods

9.Fieldwork

Case study methods

The qualitative analysis protocol

Grounded theory

10.Archival Research

Cross-section data

Time-series data

The validity trade-off in archival research

Content analysis

Critical analysis

11.Supervision and Examination Processes

The role of the supervisor

Examiner profiles

The examination process

12.Turning Research into Publications

Why publish?

Where to publish?

What to publish?

How to publish?

Concluding remarks.