methodology
met·ho·do·logy
noun
1.
the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline
2.
the system of methods followed in a particular discipline
Origin
From French méthodologie. By surface analysis, method + -ology.
Phrases
- scientific methodology
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