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research methodology
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the overall approach and methods used in a study
Examples
“Section two explains the research methodology in detail.”
“Choosing an appropriate research methodology is crucial for validity.”
“The paper compares qualitative and quantitative research methodology.”
Band 8 sentence
“A clear research methodology helps readers evaluate whether the conclusions are well founded.”
Collocations
- research methodology chapter
- qualitative research methodology
Word family
Common mistakes
research methods→research methodology
methodology is the method→methodology refers to the overall approach, not a single method
Say it for a higher band
5research methods→6methods used→7+research methodology
Synonyms
research methods
Easily confused
research methods
“The research methods included interviews and surveys.”
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