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• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must NOT delete the question and write their answer underneath each question.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions. This include using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to solve the assignment.
• All answers must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism.
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Assignment Question(s):(Marks 15)
Q1. Archival studies involve the analysis of existing records or datasets collected for purposes other than the current research. These studies often provide real-world insights, making them particularly valuable in certain research fields. Compared to experimental or simulation-based methods, archival research tends to have higher external validity, meaning its findings are more generalizable to real-world settings. Discuss why archival studies typically demonstrate greater external validity than experimental or simulation approaches, providing a detailed explanation in no less than 300 words.(5 Marks)
Answer:
Q2. Reliability in research refers to the consistency and dependability of measurement tools and procedures. Ensuring reliability is essential to obtain credible and replicable results and allows researchers to refine their methodologies before full-scale data collection. Describe the different methods used to measure reliability, with a particular focus on how pilot testing contributes to improving research reliability. Your response should be at least 300 words.(5 Marks)
Q3. Researchers must adhere to established ethical guidelines to uphold standards of honesty, transparency, and respect for human rights. Identify and elaborate on the essential ethical guidelines that researchers must follow, explaining their significance in maintaining ethical research practices. Your response should be no less than 300 words. (5 Marks)
Answer:
Deadline: Saturday 19/04/2025 @ 23:59
Course Name: Accounting Research
and Practice
Student’s Name:
Course Code: ACCT 403
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: 2nd
CRN:
Academic Year: 1446 H
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Habiba Moabber
Students’ Grade:
/15
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced
for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must NOT delete the question and write their answer underneath each question.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or
other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
This include using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to solve the assignment.
All answers must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No
pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism.
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Assignment Question(s):
(Marks 15)
Q1. Archival studies involve the analysis of existing records or datasets collected for
purposes other than the current research. These studies often provide real-world insights,
making them particularly valuable in certain research fields. Compared to experimental or
simulation-based methods, archival research tends to have higher external validity,
meaning its findings are more generalizable to real-world settings. Discuss why archival
studies typically demonstrate greater external validity than experimental or simulation
approaches, providing a detailed explanation in no less than 300 words.
(5 Marks)
Answer:
Q2. Reliability in research refers to the consistency and dependability of measurement tools
and procedures. Ensuring reliability is essential to obtain credible and replicable results
and allows researchers to refine their methodologies before full-scale data collection.
Describe the different methods used to measure reliability, with a particular focus on how
pilot testing contributes to improving research reliability. Your response should be at least
300 words.
(5 Marks)
Answer:
Q3. Researchers must adhere to established ethical guidelines to uphold standards of
honesty, transparency, and respect for human rights. Identify and elaborate on the essential
ethical guidelines that researchers must follow, explaining their significance in maintaining
ethical research practices. Your response should be no less than 300 words. (5 Marks)
Answer:
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