Fundamentals of Research Methodology

Daffodil International University Department of Textile Engineering Faculty of Engineering Mid-Term Examination, Semester: Fall-2026 Course Code: 0031-321 Level & Term: L3T2 Course Title: Fundamentals of Research Methodology Sections: F1, F2, F3 Name & Designation of the Course Teacher: Maksuda Akter Rubi (MAR), Assistant Professor, Sabina Yesmin (SY), Lecturer Time: 1.5 hours Total Marks: 25 Answer all the questions: 1. Explain research. Explain Deductive approach and Inductive approach in research reasoning with steps using example. (CO1, PO-1, C/L-2) 5 2. Briefly explain the concept of a "Research Gap". Differentiate between Qualitative Research and Quantitative Research. (CO1, PO-1, C/L-2) 5 3. Outline the 10 steps of doing a literature review, and explain how to search papers smartly using keywords and Boolean operators. (CO2, PO-1, C/L-2) 5 4. Identify and briefly explain the independent and dependent variables in a textile experiment of your choice. Also, list the control variables that should be kept constant throughout the experiment. (CO2, PO-1, C/L-2) 5 5. Compare between Experimental, Non-experimental, and Simulation research designs with suitable textile engineering examples. Explain when a researcher should choose a Simulation design over an Experimental design. (CO2, PO-1, C/L-2) 5