methodology
gb/mˌɛθədˈɑləd͡ʒi/ us/mˌɛθədˈɑləd͡ʒi/
C1
Inglês
~ 5800
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
formal
C1
entity
1
systematic set of methods or approach
The planned set of methods and rules that someone uses to do research or to carry out a project in a careful, organized way.
Padrão de uso:
the methodology for [doing something]
Erro comum:
Learners often use "methodology" when they simply mean "method" (one specific way of doing something). "Methodology" usually refers to the whole system or plan of methods, especially in research or formal projects, not just a single step.
Sinónimos
approach (More general and less formal; does not always suggest a fully worked-out system of methods.)
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method (Refers to a single way of doing something, while methodology usually refers to the overall system or set of methods.)
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framework (Stresses the overall structure and principles more than the detailed practical steps.)
Antónimos
guesswork (Suggests acting without any clear or systematic method, the opposite of an organized methodology.)
Colocações
research methodology
|scientific methodology
|methodology section
|teaching methodology
|agile methodology
|sound methodology
Temas
academia
|science
|business
|research
|work
Exemplos
- Their study was criticized because the methodology was not clearly explained.
- We need to agree on a common methodology before we start gathering data.
- The book compares different methodologies used in social psychology.
- Our new training methodology focuses on real-world problem solving.
- The report outlines the research objectives, the methodology, and the main findings.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The teacher used a new methodology in her class.
- In my paper, I describe the research methodology in detail.
- This company has a clear methodology for testing its products.
- They changed their methodology after the first project failed.
- Good results often come from a good methodology.
Nome
technical
C1
entity
2
academic study of research methods
The field of study that looks at how research methods work, why they are used, and how they can be improved.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] studies the methodology of [a field]
Sinónimos
research methods (Usually refers to the practical tools and procedures, while methodology here stresses the theoretical and analytical study of those methods.)
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epistemology (A broader philosophical study of knowledge in general; methodology is narrower, focusing on methods within a particular field.)
Antónimos
practice (Focuses on actually doing research or professional work, rather than studying and analyzing the methods themselves.)
Colocações
legal methodology
|statistical methodology
|methodology of science
|methodology course
|methodology of research
Temas
academia
|philosophy
|science
|research
|education
Exemplos
- The course introduces students to the methodology of social science research.
- Her main interest is the methodology of legal interpretation.
- The book explores the methodology of history and how historians construct narratives.
- He specializes in statistical methodology and develops new techniques for data analysis.
- Philosophy of science often overlaps with discussions of scientific methodology.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I am taking a class on research methodology this semester.
- The book talks about the methodology of science.
- She writes about the methodology of language teaching.
- He wants to improve the methodology used in economic research.
- We had a lecture on the methodology of qualitative studies.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
methodology
IPA
GB/mˌɛθədˈɑləd͡ʒi/
US/mˌɛθədˈɑləd͡ʒi/
Sílabas e acento
meth - od - o - logy (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (o)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: methodology
- Plural: methodologies, methodology
Família de palavras
Forms
methodologies
noun
Core family
Related words
methodical
adjective B2
methodically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unmethodical
adjective
Advanced or less common
methodologist
noun
Expressões
methodology section
1/mˌɛθədˈɑləd͡ʒi sˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
part of a paper describing methods
The chapter or part of a research paper where the writer explains how the study was done and which methods were used.
Exemplos
- Make sure your methodology section is detailed enough for others to repeat your study.
- The reviewer said the methodology section was too short and lacked important information.
research methodology
1/ɹisˈɚt͡ʃ mˌɛθədˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
technical
system of methods for research
The planned set of methods and rules that a researcher uses to design and carry out a study.
Exemplos
- The thesis includes a chapter explaining the research methodology in detail.
- Our research methodology combines surveys with in-depth interviews.
scientific methodology
1/sˌaɪəntˈɪfɪk mˌɛθədˈɑləd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
technical
methods used in scientific work
The organized way scientists plan, test, and check their work, including the main methods they use.
Exemplos
- A good understanding of scientific methodology helps you judge the quality of studies in the news.
- The course starts with an overview of scientific methodology and basic experimental design.