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March 1, 1997Behavioral Research in Accounting

A note on cross-sectional tests for knowledge differences.

Larry R. Davis Margaret D. Dwyer

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The study aims to explore the impact of selection bias on performance differences among individuals with varying levels of audit experience.
Compared performance of students entering public accounting versus those not entering.
Investigated the role of employee selection and career decisions on perceived knowledge differences.
Performance was influenced more by selection bias than actual learning, suggesting significant disparities.
Differences in audit experience levels were linked to career decisions rather than educational outcome.

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Investigation of Knowledge Differences in Audit Experience Among Students, Suggesting Selection Bias Influences Outcomes.

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Davis et al. (1997) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2f9885a1cfeec4908298c0 https://doi.org/10.2308/bria-9708106807

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