methodological
adjective
meth·od·o·log·i·cal
ˌme-thə-də-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
: of or relating to method or methodology
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The paper was pulled because of ethical concerns and methodological problems, according to a retraction notice.
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Bycathleen O’Grady, science.org, 17 Dec. 2024
One of the most notable scientific papers that first popularized hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment was retracted from its journal due to ethical and methodological issues.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Vanderbilt also commissioned an in-depth review of five college ranking systems, including U.S. News, that concluded college rankings are undoubtedly popular but flawed by methodological issues.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2024
This type of digital approach allows my team to pursue questions about how everyday behavior and experience influence cognition in daily life and represents a significant methodological advancement in the dementia risk and prevention research space.
—Jonathan G. Hakun, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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Bycathleen O’Grady, science.org, 17 Dec. 2024
One of the most notable scientific papers that first popularized hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment was retracted from its journal due to ethical and methodological issues.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Vanderbilt also commissioned an in-depth review of five college ranking systems, including U.S. News, that concluded college rankings are undoubtedly popular but flawed by methodological issues.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2024
This type of digital approach allows my team to pursue questions about how everyday behavior and experience influence cognition in daily life and represents a significant methodological advancement in the dementia risk and prevention research space.
—Jonathan G. Hakun, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Methodological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methodological. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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