methodology
//ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒi//
Noun
methodologySingular
methodologiesPlural
1
A system of methods and principles used in a particular discipline or activity, especially in research or study.
The researchers developed a new methodology for analyzing climate data.
2
The study or theoretical analysis of the methods appropriate to a field of study or to the body of methods and principles particular to a branch of knowledge.
The course covers the methodology of social science research.