C2nounformalacademic
US/ˌmeθ.əˈdɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK/ˌmeθ.əˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/
the set of methods and principles used in a particular study or kind of work
In context
The methodology section must explain exactly how the data were collected.
Critics questioned the methodology, pointing out that the sample was not random.
Teachers were trained in a new methodology for teaching reading.
Words that go with methodology
noun + noun
- research methodologyFirst-year PhD students take a course in research methodology.
- teaching methodologyThe workshop focused on modern teaching methodology.
adjective + noun
- flawed methodologyThe study was criticized for its flawed methodology.
verb + noun
- develop a methodologyThe team had to develop a methodology for measuring creativity.
noun + preposition
- methodology forThere is no agreed methodology for ranking universities.