Assignment Question(s):                                                    (Marks 15)

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]

 

	Paper  1	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]