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This unique and popular text, now in a sixth edition, clearly and succinctly guides Accounting students and researchers in their understanding and conducting of research from conception to completion, across a wide range of research methods, including quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research.

This latest edition provides new and extended coverage, including the role and impact of social media, big data analytics, data mining, and emerging and disruptive technologies, such as Blockchain. There is also a renewed focus on the role of ethics in Accounting research.

This text remains essential reading for those completing a research methods course, project/dissertation or other form of individual study in Accounting.

Malcolm Smith was Foundation Professor of Accounting at the University of South Australia.

Table of Contents
Introduction and Overview Developing the Research Idea Theory, Literature and Hypotheses Research Ethics in Accounting Data Collection Quantitative Data Analysis Qualitative Data Analysis Experimental Research Survey Research Qualitative Methods Archival Research Supervision and Examination Processes Turning Research Into Publications

Research Methods in Accounting

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      Publisher Sage Publications
      Imprint Sage Publications Ltd
      Published 4 May 2022
      ISBN-13 9781529779776
      978-1529779776
      ISBN-10 1529779774
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      Business, Finance & Law Accounting Dictionaries, Reference & Language Research methods / methodology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This unique and popular text, now in a sixth edition, clearly and succinctly guides Accounting students and researchers in their understanding and conducting of research from conception to completion, across a wide range of research methods, including quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research.

      This latest edition provides new and extended coverage, including the role and impact of social media, big data analytics, data mining, and emerging and disruptive technologies, such as Blockchain. There is also a renewed focus on the role of ethics in Accounting research.

      This text remains essential reading for those completing a research methods course, project/dissertation or other form of individual study in Accounting.

      Malcolm Smith was Foundation Professor of Accounting at the University of South Australia.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction and Overview Developing the Research Idea Theory, Literature and Hypotheses Research Ethics in Accounting Data Collection Quantitative Data Analysis Qualitative Data Analysis Experimental Research Survey Research Qualitative Methods Archival Research Supervision and Examination Processes Turning Research Into Publications

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