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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 Hoque
Multiple 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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  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Publisher

Spiramus

Page range

562-569

Pages

8.0

Book title

Methodological issues in accounting research: theories, methods and issues

Place of publication

London

ISBN

9781910151464

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  • Business and Management Publications

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  • No

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Editors

Zahirul Hoque

Legacy Posted Date

2018-06-20

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2018-06-19

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