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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According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, which uses a different methodology to Cox Automotive, the average transaction price for a new car in December 2023 was $32,559, up from $11,399 in 1984.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
The attackers would appear to be determined to use the new attack methodologies uncovered by the researchers, with 2,300 attacks in a single two-week period, according to Check Point.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2024
In a statement to the Daily News, the Des Moines Register acknowledged its poll didn’t accurately reflect the results of the election and has released information providing transparency into its methodology.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Felix Salmon, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
The attackers would appear to be determined to use the new attack methodologies uncovered by the researchers, with 2,300 attacks in a single two-week period, according to Check Point.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2024
In a statement to the Daily News, the Des Moines Register acknowledged its poll didn’t accurately reflect the results of the election and has released information providing transparency into its methodology.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Methodology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methodology. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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