methodology
noun
meth·od·ol·o·gy
ˌme-thə-ˈdä-lə-jē 
plural methodologies
1
: a body of methods, rules, and postulates employed by a discipline : a particular procedure or set of procedures
demonstrating library research methodology
the issue is massive revision of teaching methodology—
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: the analysis of the principles or procedures of inquiry in a particular field
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Methodology and Science
The methodology employed in an experiment is essential to its success, and bad methodology has spoiled thousands of research projects. So whenever a piece of research is published in a scientific or medical journal, the researchers always carefully describe their methodology; otherwise, other scientists couldn't possibly judge the quality of what they've done.
Examples of methodology in a Sentence
He blamed the failure of their research on poor methodology.
for solving crossword puzzles my usual methodology is to begin by filling in all of the answers I'm reasonably sure of
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The common factor in most such attacks is the phishing aspect, so that’s where the mitigation methodology must sit: this fascinating article explores methods of mitigating phishing attacks.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
According to the methodology, CASPERs typically involve selecting 30 census blocks and interviewing seven households within each block.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
Their methodologies differ, but such initiatives seek to make sense of the splintered reality of where people are getting their local news and information.
—Corey Hutchins, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
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Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
According to the methodology, CASPERs typically involve selecting 30 census blocks and interviewing seven households within each block.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
Their methodologies differ, but such initiatives seek to make sense of the splintered reality of where people are getting their local news and information.
—Corey Hutchins, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Methodology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methodology. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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