Is my Research Methods proposal (Accounting and Finance) an appropriate one: a note

Is my Research Methods proposal (Accounting and Finance) an appropriate one: a note

1. The topic theme is Accounting and Finance related?

2. There are 1-2 main research objectives, which support three research questions (in the form of correlation hypothesis statements).

3. The proposed research method involves usage of correlation analysis, notably multiple regression analysis and the sample size is adequate (e.g. 50 records).

4. The research method proposed utilizes updated secondary data.

5. The topic and research design are supported by some findings from preliminary literature review and desk research, notably via a research gap analysis.

6. The proposal considers a certain number of academic references (e.g. 5-10 academic references), notably a few recent ones (e.g. published over the last 3 years).

7. The research proposal title is in line with the main research objectives.

8. The proposal conforms to the research methods proposal template.

9. The proposal includes a preliminary reference list (and in harvard referencing format).

10. Some checking is done to ensure that the proposed research method is feasible  (e.g. on the availability of the secondary data for research purpose).

11. Avoid data set that produces Excel reports with error code figures (study the four demo files on the subject Google Drive).

12. Evaluate the quality of the research design in terms of internal and external validity.

Students need to pay special attention to the updated requirements from the UK lecturer and other local teaching staff involved.