1. Introduction -- 2. Basic Statistics and Functions using R -- 3. Regression Fundamentals -- 4. Simple Linear Regression -- 5. Multiple Regression -- 6. Estimation Intervals and Analysis of Variance -- 7. Predictor Variable Transformations -- 8. Model Diagnostics -- 9. Variable Selection.

Open Innovation (OI) models have been studied in many fields. However, the challenges and opportunities of a possible OI paradigm application in external auditing have been under-researched. Recent corporate scandals are currently triggering changes and improvements in the regulatory framework...