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Triangulation approaches to accounting research
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posted on 2023-06-09, 13:50 authored by Trevor Hopper, Zahirul HoqueMultiple theoretical perspectives or research methods permit a wider and richer understanding of accounting practice than methodologically a singular approach. This claim, by some accounting researchers, advocates the use of a variety of theories and research methods, namely ‘triangulation’, as a way of taking advantage of their complementariness and building a more holistic analysis. This chapter illustrates the various forms of triangulations that can be applied in accounting research. The message of this chapter is that whilst conventional ‘paradigms’ can usefully explain qualitative, case study research, they need to be located in analyses embracing subjective and institutional factors for an adequate understanding of their import. As well as being a plea for greater theoretical plurality, the chapter also suggests a variety of research methods which can be developed jointly within a single study.
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SpiramusPage range
562-569Pages
8.0Book title
Methodological issues in accounting research: theories, methods and issuesPlace of publication
LondonISBN
9781910151464Department affiliated with
- Business and Management Publications
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Zahirul HoqueLegacy Posted Date
2018-06-20First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2018-06-19Usage metrics
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