RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE (2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Define the research problem and approach; Define the literature review, hypothesis, and research design; Construct data collection methods and questionnaires; Evaluate variables, measurement, and sampling; Demonstrate qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

Topics:

1. Introduction to Research;
2. Defining and Refining the Problem;
3. The Critical Literature Review;
4. Theoretical Framework & Hypothesis Development;
5. Elements of Research Design;
6. Interviews;
7. Data Collection Methods: Observation;
8. Administering Questionnaires;
9. Measurement: Scaling, Reliability, and Validity;
10. Sampling;
11. Quantitative Data Analysis;
12. Qualitative Data Analysis;
13. The Research Report.