Research methods in accounting /
Malcolm Smith.
- 4th ed.
- London : Sage Pub., 2017.
- xiv, 278 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Previous edition : 2014
Includes bibliographical references and index
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