Undergraduate, Postgraduate - UnitAFX4110 - Advanced research methods

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Synopsis

This unit provides students with an advanced applied perspective to a broad range of research methodology and testing procedures used in accounting and finance research. Students who have completed this unit should, at an advanced level, be able to collect qualitative and quantitative data using a variety of research techniques; to apply advanced statistical techniques to the analysis of quantitative data; to design non-probability and probability samples; to deal with advanced issues in cross-sectional, panel and time series data and to conduct research ethically.

Outcomes

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. explain advanced research methods used in accounting and finance research
2. perform advanced statistical and econometrics tests and procedures for data analysis
3. identify topical research issues, research designs and advanced methods used in accounting and finance research
4. develop critical skills of summarizing, analysing, reporting and presenting quantitative and/or qualitative data and research results
5. apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills in individual and/or group activities dealing with advanced research methods.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours) 70%

Contact hours

Two 3-hour lectures per week for 6 weeks

Prerequisites

AFX4000