Protocol Analysis Data Collection Technique Implemented for Artificial Intelligence Design
本文提出用人工智能自动化协议分析，通过有声思维协议和主题分析，研究法律冲突和IFRS知识缺乏对伊拉克会计准则实施的影响，分析了32个深度电话访谈。
This article suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) can automate protocol analysis, a form of data analysis in cognitive psychology for inferring the information processes used by individuals from their verbal behavior while solving a problem. We propose a framework to employ think-aloud protocols (TaP) and thematic analysis in qualitative accounting research. Specifically, we use the TaP methodology to explore the impact of legal conflict and the lack of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) knowledge on implementing these accounting standards in a developing country (i.e., Iraq). The article analyzes 32 semi-structured in-depth phone interviews with external auditors, preparers, the capital market, national professional accounting and auditing associations, and academics. The results indicate that the lack of an AI framework, IFRS knowledge, and legislation conflict may adversely interact with standard implementation. This article explores how protocol analysis can benefit from AI support and provide design features. Protocol analysis can provide opportunities for future article, design, and action.