National College of Arts, Lahore

Mid-Term Examination 3rd Nov 2023

ARCH-4203 Research Methodology, Total Marks 20 Time Allowed: 02 Hrs

Question:
According to Churchman, "Inquiry is the creation of knowledge or understanding, it is the
reaching out of a human being beyond himself to a perception of what may be or would be,
or what the world could be or ought to be." Churchman identifies five inquiring systems,
namely the synthesist, the idealist, the pragmatist, the analyst, and the realist.
In the context of architectural research, which inquiring system would you adopt, and
why? Please provide reasons for your choice and support it with an example from the field of
architecture.
 National College of Arts, Lahore

Mid-Term Examination 3rd Nov 2023

ARCH-4203 Research Methodology, Total Marks 20 Time Allowed: 02 Hrs

Question:
Inductive and deductive are the two primary research approaches. Inductive reasoning aims at
developing a theory, while deductive reasoning aims at testing an existing theory.
In the context of architectural research, which research approach do you prefer, inductive
or deductive, and why? Provide reasons for your choice and support it with an architectural
example.
 National College of Arts, Lahore

Mid-Term Examination 3rd Nov 2023

ARCH-4203 Research Methodology, Total Marks 20 Time Allowed: 02 Hrs

Question:
In the context of architectural research, how can qualitative research methods be effectively
employed to gain a deeper understanding of the human experience and perception of built
environments? Provide a critical analysis of the strengths and limitations of qualitative
research in architectural studies and offer examples of how it has been applied successfully in
this field.
 National College of Arts, Lahore

Mid-Term Examination 3rd Nov 2023

ARCH-4203 Research Methodology, Total Marks 20 Time Allowed: 02 Hrs

Question:
In the context of architectural research, how can quantitative research methods be utilized to
assess and quantify the impact of design choices on the performance and functionality of built
environments? Provide a critical analysis of the advantages and limitations of quantitative
research in architectural studies and offer examples of its effective application in this field.