Research Methods in Accounting 4e Malcolm Smith

Designed specifically for accounting students and researchers, Research Methods in Accounting is a unique text used by over 10,000 students that provides a thorough understanding of the research process. Using practical and real life examples from industry, it outlines the relevant methods that can be applied and offers a dedicated chapter on publishing your research.

New to this edition:

New examples and updated content on the use of archival methods and accounting processes
A new section on mixed methods research
Expanded coverage of structural equation modelling and partial least-squares analysis
Further discussion on the topic of theoretical foundations when choosing between research methods
Suitable for students at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as accounting research practitioners.

Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview
Chapter 2: Developing the Research Idea
Chapter 3: Theory, Literature and Hypotheses
Chapter 4: Research Ethics in Accounting
Chapter 5: Data Collection
Chapter 6: Quantitative Data Analysis
Chapter 7: Qualitative Data Analysis
Chapter 8: Experimental Research
Chapter 9: Survey Research
Chapter 10: Qualitative Methods
Chapter 11: Archival Research
Chapter 12: Supervision and Examination Processes
Chapter 13: Turning Research into Publications
Appendix 1: Journal Rankings
Appendix 2: Sample Paper