Description

Research Methodology in Accounting and Finance

SYBAF Semester IV

Syllabus

1. Introduction to Research (15 Lec.)
Introduction and Meaning of Research, Objectives of Research, Features and Importance of Research in Accounting and Finance,
Objectives and Types of Research – Basic, Applied, Descriptive, Analytical and Empirical Research.
Formulation of Research Problem : Meaning and Selection
Review of Literature

2. Research Design in Accounting and Finance (15 Lec.)
Meaning of Introduction, Need, and Good Research design.
Hypothesis : Formulation, Sources, Importance and Types
Different Research designs

3. Data Collection and Processing (15 Lec.)
Data Collection : Introduction and Meaning, Types of Data
Primary Data : Observation, Experimentation, Interview, Schedules, Survey, Questionnaires, Limitations of Primary Data
Secondary Data : Sources and Limitations
Factors affecting the choice of method of data collection
Sampling : Significance, Methods, Factors determining sample size
Data Presentation : Significance in Research, Stages in Data Processing : Editing, Coding, Classification, Tabulation, Graphic Presentation
Statistical Analysis : Tools and Techniques, Measures of Central Tendency, Measures of Dispersion, Correlation Analysis and Regression Analysis.
Use of Computer and Internet in Data Collection and Processing

4. Interpretation and Report Writing (15 Lec.)
Meaning and Techniques of Interpretation, Research Report Writing : Importance, Essentials, Structure/Layout, Types