methodological
gb/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ us/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
relating to research methods
about the methods used to do research or study something
Schéma d’usage :
methodological [approach/framework/issue/choice]
Erreur fréquente :
Often confused with methodical (meaning careful and orderly). Methodological is more about research methods or methodology.
Synonymes
method-based (More general; not as common in academic writing.)
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procedural (Emphasizes procedures, often in practical or technical contexts.)
Antonymes
unmethodical (Not guided by a clear method.)
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ad hoc (Done case by case rather than using a planned method.)
Collocations
methodological approach
|methodological framework
|methodological issues
|methodological limitations
|methodological choices
|methodological debate
|methodological concerns
|methodological assumptions
|methodological rigor
|methodological questions
Thèmes
education
|research
|science
|writing
|academia
Exemples
- The paper discusses several methodological problems with the original experiment.
- We need a methodological framework before we start collecting data.
- Their findings are interesting, but the methodological details are unclear.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This chapter covers methodological issues.
- They explained their methodological approach.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
based on an organized method
done in an organized way by using a method
Schéma d’usage :
a methodological [process/plan/analysis]
Erreur fréquente :
In everyday English, methodical is more common for 'careful and orderly'; methodological often sounds more academic.
Synonymes
systematic (More common and broader in everyday use.)
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structured (Emphasizes clear organization rather than a specific method.)
Antonymes
haphazard (Done without planning or organization.)
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random (Not guided by a method or pattern.)
Collocations
methodological process
|methodological plan
|methodological analysis
|methodological procedure
|methodological steps
|methodological development
|methodological evaluation
|methodological design
Thèmes
work
|planning
|education
Exemples
- They took a methodological approach to improving customer support, testing one change at a time.
- The team followed a methodological process to identify the source of the error.
- Her methodological analysis compared the results across three different models.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We used a methodological plan.
- He worked in a methodological way.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
methodological
API
GB/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
US/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
meth - od - o - lo - gic - al (6 syllabes)
Stress on 4th syllable (lo)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: methodological
Famille de mots
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
Exemples
- 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.
methodological choice
1/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
decision about methods
a decision about which research method to use
Exemples
- 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.
methodological consistency
1/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl kənsˈɪstənsi/
fixed phrase
formal
same methods used throughout
using the same methods in a consistent way
Exemples
- 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.
methodological framework
1/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl fɹˈeɪmwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
formal
structured plan for methods
a clear structure that guides your research methods
Exemples
- 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.
methodological issues
1/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ˈɪʃuz/
fixed phrase
formal
problems with the methods
problems related to the research methods
Exemples
- 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.
methodological limitations
1/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl lˌɪmɪtˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
weaknesses of the methods
problems in the methods that may affect the results
Exemples
- 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.
methodological review
1/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ɹɪvjˈu/
fixed phrase
formal
review focusing on methods
a review that checks the methods used
Exemples
- 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.
methodological rigor
1/mˌɛθədəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl ɹˈɪɡɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
quality of careful methods
how careful and reliable the research methods are
Exemples
- 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.