What should be considered in developing a good research idea?

Accounting by Geoffrey

Question 1: The correct and complete sequence of steps in conducting research is as follows:

  • Identify broad area,
  • Select topic,
  • Decide approach,
  • Formulate plan,
  • Collect information,
  • Analyze data,
  • Present findings.

Using our Saudi Digital library (SDL) you should find two papers in accounting field and determine for each paper the steps described above.[4 marks]

  Paper1 Paper 2
1.The broad area of the paper    
2.The topic    
3.Approach used    
4.Data source    
5. Data analysis    
6.Findings    

Question 2: Write a description of the research problem you propose to investigate and explain why you chose this topic. [2 marks]

Question 3: What should be considered in developing a good research idea? [2 marks]

Question 4: What are the five categories of research methods?[2mark]

Question 5: Differentiate between Quantitative vs. Qualitative research. [2.5 mark]

 

Question 6: Define ANOVA and Regression Analysis [2.5 mark]