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forms were sent personally and through friends to places where seminars were conducted.There were 250 questionnaires distributed among accountants all around Malaysia and atotal of 165 responded. This represents 66%; thus an acceptable percentage by farcomparing other researches. Self-administered method had been employed.3.5 Sampling and Distribution ProceduresThe questionnaires were printed and kept as sets for easy handling by respondents. Acovering letter was prepared to clarify the purpose of the research (refer APPENDIX B).The anonymity and confidentiality of the returns were highlighted in the cover letter tosolicit a better return and a sincere answer.3.6 Data Analysis TechniquesThe Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient test was conducted to test the reliability of the scales.Whereas, Factor Analysis is used to test the measurement models of all measures for thefactorability of the correlation matrix of the variables. Subsequently, Multivariateanalysis of variance (MANOVA) is used to examine the relationship between thedependent variables and the independent variables. Finally, Multiple regression analysisis carried out to investigate the relationship between the psychological symptoms,stressors and coping techniques. The details procedures and results of the statisticalanalysis are contained in the next Chapter of this report.38