methodological
gb/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ us/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
C1
English
módszertani, metodológiai, módszeres, szisztematikus
C1
FORMAL
1
módszertani
B2
metodológiai
C1
Usage pattern:
methodological [approach/framework/issue/choice]
The paper discusses several methodological problems with the original experiment.
A tanulmány az eredeti kísérlet több módszertani problémáját tárgyalja.
We need a methodological framework before we start collecting data.
Szükségünk van egy módszertani keretre, mielőtt elkezdjük az adatgyűjtést.
Their findings are interesting, but the methodological details are unclear.
Learner examples
This chapter covers methodological issues.
Ez a fejezet módszertani kérdésekkel foglalkozik.
They explained their methodological approach.
Elmagyarázták a módszertani megközelítésüket.
Common mistake:
Often confused with methodical (meaning careful and orderly). Methodological is more about research methods or methodology.
Meaning
relating to research methods
Collocations
methodological approach
|methodological framework
|methodological issues
|methodological limitations
|methodological choices
|methodological debate
|methodological concerns
|methodological assumptions
|methodological rigor
|methodological questions
Synonyms
method-based (More general; not as common in academic writing.)
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procedural (Emphasizes procedures, often in practical or technical contexts.)
Antonyms
unmethodical (Not guided by a clear method.)
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ad hoc (Done case by case rather than using a planned method.)
Themes
education
|research
|science
|writing
|academia
Definition
about the methods used to do research or study something
Connected with the methods, procedures, or principles used to do research, analysis, or systematic study.
C1
FORMAL
2
módszeres
B2
Usage pattern:
a methodological [process/plan/analysis]
They took a methodological approach to improving customer support, testing one change at a time.
Módszeres megközelítést alkalmaztak az ügyfélszolgálat javítására: egyszerre csak egy változtatást teszteltek.
The team followed a methodological process to identify the source of the error.
A csapat módszeres folyamatot követett, hogy azonosítsa a hiba forrását.
Her methodological analysis compared the results across three different models.
Learner examples
We used a methodological plan.
Módszeres tervet használtunk.
He worked in a methodological way.
Módszeresen dolgozott.
Common mistake:
In everyday English, methodical is more common for 'careful and orderly'; methodological often sounds more academic.
Meaning
based on an organized method
Collocations
methodological process
|methodological plan
|methodological analysis
|methodological procedure
|methodological steps
|methodological development
|methodological evaluation
|methodological design
Synonyms
systematic (More common and broader in everyday use.)
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structured (Emphasizes clear organization rather than a specific method.)
Antonyms
haphazard (Done without planning or organization.)
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random (Not guided by a method or pattern.)
Themes
work
|planning
|education
Definition
done in an organized way by using a method
Using or following a particular method in a planned, organized way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
methodological
IPA
GB/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
US/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
Syllables & stress
meth - od - o - lo - gic - al (6 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (lo)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: methodological
Word family
Core family
method
noun B1
methodology
noun C1
Related words
methodical
adjective B2
methodically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unmethodical
adjective
Advanced or less common
methodologically
adverb C1
methodologist
noun
Expressions
methodological approach
1/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
formal
way of doing research
the main method you use to study something
Examples
- Her methodological approach combines interviews with survey data.
- We changed our methodological approach after the pilot study.
- The report explains the methodological approach in the first section.
Learner examples
- Their methodological approach was clear.
- We described our methodological approach.
methodological choice
1/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
decision about methods
a decision about which research method to use
Examples
- Sampling was a key methodological choice in this project.
- They justify each methodological choice in the appendix.
- Different methodological choices can lead to different conclusions.
Learner examples
- This was a methodological choice.
- We explained our methodological choice.
methodological consistency
1/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl kənsˈɪstənsi/
fixed phrase
formal
same methods used throughout
using the same methods in a consistent way
Examples
- Methodological consistency across sites made the results easier to compare.
- The project improved methodological consistency by standardizing training.
- Without methodological consistency, the trend analysis is unreliable.
Learner examples
- We need methodological consistency.
- The study shows methodological consistency.
methodological framework
1/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl fɹˈeɪmwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
formal
structured plan for methods
a clear structure that guides your research methods
Examples
- The study proposes a methodological framework for evaluating risk.
- Without a methodological framework, the analysis is hard to replicate.
- They adopted a methodological framework used in earlier studies.
Learner examples
- We need a methodological framework.
- The paper includes a methodological framework.
methodological issues
1/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ˈɪʃuz/
fixed phrase
formal
problems with the methods
problems related to the research methods
Examples
- There are methodological issues with how the data were collected.
- The team met to address methodological issues before publishing.
- The debate focuses on methodological issues rather than results.
Learner examples
- We found methodological issues.
- They fixed the methodological issues.
methodological limitations
1/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl lˌɪmɪtˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
weaknesses of the methods
problems in the methods that may affect the results
Examples
- The authors acknowledge several methodological limitations, including a small sample size.
- Methodological limitations mean the findings may not generalize to other groups.
- We discuss methodological limitations in the final section.
Learner examples
- This study has methodological limitations.
- They explained the methodological limitations.
methodological review
1/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ɹɪvjˈu/
fixed phrase
formal
review focusing on methods
a review that checks the methods used
Examples
- The journal commissioned a methodological review of recent surveys.
- A methodological review revealed inconsistent measurement across studies.
- They included a methodological review section in the report.
Learner examples
- They did a methodological review.
- The paper has a methodological review.
methodological rigor
1/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ɹˈɪɡɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
quality of careful methods
how careful and reliable the research methods are
Examples
- Reviewers praised the methodological rigor of the trial.
- The conclusions are weakened by a lack of methodological rigor.
- They improved methodological rigor by preregistering their analysis plan.
Learner examples
- The study shows methodological rigor.
- There is little methodological rigor.