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]
