A Variance Decomposition Primer for Accounting Researchers
Posted: 9 Mar 2009
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A Variance Decomposition Primer for Accounting Researchers
Number of pages: 23
Posted: 11 Dec 2008
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Date Written: March 7, 2009
Abstract
This pedagogical note introduces the accounting-based variance decomposition methodology of Vuolteenaho (2002) in a relatively simple format for the edification of accounting scholars and Ph.D. students who wish to use variance decomposition in their research. In addition to presenting an example that explicates the variance decomposition approach, we provide well-documented SAS and STATA programs for estimating variance decompositions from cross-sectional time-series data.
Keywords: Variance Decomposition, SAS, STATA
JEL Classification: A23, M41, G14
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Callen, Jeffrey L. and Segal, Dan, A Variance Decomposition Primer for Accounting Researchers (March 7, 2009). Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance, Forthcoming, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1355286
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