From the Book - Fourth edition.
Contents: 1. Introduction and overview
2. Developing the research idea
3. Theory, literature and hypotheses
4. Research ethics in accounting
6. Quantitative data analysis
7. Qualitative data analysis
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
Emergence of the research topic
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
Modelling the relationship
Developing the hypotheses
Choosing a research method
Differences in sample means
Multivariate model building
6.Research Ethics in Accounting
Quasi-experimental research
Design and planning issues
The qualitative analysis protocol
The validity trade-off in archival research
11.Supervision and Examination Processes
The role of the supervisor
12.Turning Research into Publications
