methodology
Meaning
A systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study, encompassing the principles, procedures, and frameworks that guide research practices and the justification for their selection, often reflecting philosophical underpinnings an
💡 While often used interchangeably with "methods," "methodology" specifically refers to the overarching strategy and rationale behind the choice of methods rather than the methods themselves.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
a
quiet
afternoon
in
the
campus
caf
é,
a
young
researcher
spread
her
notes
across
the
table
and
reread
the
main
questions
that
had
guided
her
study
.
She
checked
the
methodology
one
more
time
to
ensure
her
approach
was
coherent
with
the
theoretical
framework
and
that
each
step
could
be
justified
to
her
supervisor
.
When
she
noticed
an
assumption
about
sample
selection
that
felt
weak
,
she
made
a
note
to
revise
the
protocol
and
to
add
a
short
explanation
in
the
methods
section
.
The
gentle
hum
of
conversation
helped
her
focus
as
she
sketched
a
clearer
timeline
for
data
collection
and
for
obtaining
the
necessary
ethical
approvals
.
By
the
time
she
closed
her
laptop
,
she
felt
confident
that
the
plan
was
more
consistent
and
that
her
next
meeting
would
be
productive
.
Common Phrases
research methodology
qualitative methodology
methodological framework
Related Words
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