CHAPTER THREE 3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3.1 INTRODUCTION Research is the process of arriving at dependable solution through the systematic investigation into a subject or problem, event or phenomenon. This project is an examination of the effects of taxes on pricing, profitability and goals of manufacturing companies. The objective of this chapter is basically to present a comprehensive description of the means by which necessary data are derived and the methods that were adopted for the presentation
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the type of sampling method you utilize. For example, simple random sampling, or probability sampling, can be used to test a targeted representation of a test population (Cooper, Schindler 2014). There are other sampling methods as well. Stratified random sampling, for instance, is probability sampling that draws from each strata of population. One study I found to demonstrate descriptive statistics used stratified random statistics. In this study, they used stratified random sampling to test accuracy
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Auditing 402 March 5, 2013 Week 9- Week 11 Homework Assignments 15-26 A. Effective audit procedure for testing whether shipments have been billed is a sample of warehouse removal slip should be selected. It should be examined to see whether it has the proper sales invoice attach or not. So the sampling unit for the audit procedure will be warehouse removal slip. B. Using attribute sampling method if the auditor is willing to accept the TER of 4% and at ARACR of 5% without exception in the sample
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there are five major and important steps involved in the research process: 1.Defining the Problem. 2.Research Design. 3.Data Collection. 4.Analysis. 5.Report Writing & presentation. A brief discussion on these steps is: 1.Problem audit and problem definition - What is the problem? What are the various aspects of the problem? What information is needed? 2.Conceptualization and operationalization - How exactly do we define the concepts involved? How do we translate these concepts
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AUDITING PROCUREMENT CARDS (P-CARDS) BRAD TOMLINSON, ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR COMPUTER ASSISTED AUDIT GROUP OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, AUDIT DIVISION Telephone 614-387-2068 Email: bradley_tomlinson@tax.state.oh.us WHAT ARE P-CARDS? An enhanced credit card used by business employees. It is similar to a MasterCard or Visa card, but contains more information that can be used to control purchases such as dollar limits and number of transactions within a given period or for an individual
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Indications Of Plan Failure 17 2.2 Empirical Studies Of Succession Planning 18 3.0 Research Methodology 20 3.1 Introduction: 20 3.2 Research Design: 20 3.3 Area Of The Study: 20 3.4 Unit Of Enquiry: 20 3.5 Sample Size And Sampling Procedure: 21 3.5.1 Sample Size. 21 3.5.2 Sampling Technique 21 3.6 Data Collection Methods: 22 3.6.1 Questionnaires: 22 3.6.2 Interview: 22 3.6.3 Participant Observation: 22 3.6.4 Documentation: 22 3.7 Work Plan and Research Budget.............................
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Simply, there are five major and important steps involved in the research process: 1. Defining the Problem. 2. Research Design. 3. Data Collection. 4. Analysis. 5. Report Writing & presentation. A brief discussion on these steps is: 1. Problem audit and problem definition - What is the problem? What are the various aspects of the problem? What information is needed? 2. Conceptualization and operationalization - How exactly do we define the concepts involved? How do we translate these concepts
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Forensic Evidence The following events and irregularities were among those found in the Apollo Shoes Inc. Case financial information. These events need an additional attention and possibly investigation to prevent fraud: * In the Minutes of the Audit Committee from October 18, 2011 - Mr. Unum (VP Finance) refused to disclose the information about the circumstances surrounding the unexpected withdrawal of the previous auditing company from the engagement. He also refused to give the new auditing
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REVIEW 4 Understanding Training Evaluation 4 Focusing on the impact of training on individual performance 4 Criteria of service quality 5 Conceptual framework 6 CHAPTER 3 7 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY 7 Sampling methods 7 Instruments 7 Sampling techniques 7 CHAPTER 4 8 FINDINGS AND OBSERVATIONS 8 CHAPTER 5 14 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 14 REFERENCES 16 APPENDICES 17 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the study Just famed for its exceptional standards
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definitions: Population vs. Sample Qualitative vs. Qualitative data Primary vs. Secondary data types Time Series vs. Cross-Sectional data Explain the difference between descriptive and inferential procedures Describe different sampling methods Construct and interpret graphs 1-3 Copyright ©2011 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Tools of Business Statistics Descriptive procedures Collecting, presenting, and describing data Inferential
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