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broad research methodologies

Various broad research methodologies are available with which to study the development of accounting theory.

a. Discuss the deductive, inductive, normative, and empirical research methods.  

Include in your discussion examples of accounting research that used each method.

b.   How do you feel about the statement ‘each method is mutually exclusive (independent with no overlap) from the other three methods?’  Explain your answer thoroughly.

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