Definitions from Wordnet 2.0

• the system of methods followed in a particular discipline
• the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline

Definitions from Wiktionary

• the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline ,
• the system of methods followed in a particular discipline

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• Survey Methodology: Survey Methodology is a peer-reviewed open access scientific journal that publishes papers related to the development and application of ...

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