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Methodology
Methodology is the systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study. It comprises the theoretical analysis of the body of methods and principles associated with a branch of knowledge. Typically, it encompasses concepts such as paradigm, theoretical model, phases and quantitative or qualitative techniques.
A methodology does not set out to provide solutions – it is, therefore, not the same as a method. Instead, a methodology offers the theoretical underpinning for understanding which method, set of methods, or best practices can be applied to a specific case, for example, to calculate a specific result.
It has been defined also as follows:
“the analysis of the principles of methods, rules, and postulates employed by a discipline”;
“the systematic study of methods that are, can be, or have been applied within a discipline”;
“the study or description of methods”.
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Procedure (noun)
A particular method for performing a task.
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Procedure (noun)
A series of small tasks or steps taken to accomplish an end.
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Procedure (noun)
The set of established forms or methods of an organized body for accomplishing a certain task or tasks.
“Ensure that you follow procedure when accessing customers’ personal information.”
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Procedure (noun)
The steps taken in an action or other legal proceeding.
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Procedure (noun)
That which results; issue; product.
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Procedure (noun)
A subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task.
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Procedure (noun)
A surgical operation.
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Methodology (noun)
The study of methods used in a field.
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Methodology (noun)
A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.
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Methodology (noun)
The implementation of such methods etc.
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Procedure (noun)
an established or official way of doing something
“the police are now reviewing procedures”
“parliamentary procedure”
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Procedure (noun)
a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner
“the standard procedure for informing new employees about conditions of work”
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Procedure (noun)
a surgical operation
“the procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic”
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Procedure (noun)
another term for subroutine
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Methodology (noun)
a system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity
“courses in research methodology and practice”
“a methodology for investigating the concept of focal points”