Research methodology
Example: The research methodology must align with historical analysis principles.
Definition
"Research methodology" refers to the systematic approach and set of procedures used to conduct research, including the techniques, tools, and principles guiding data collection, analysis, and interpretation. It ensures that historical analysis is structured, reliable, and valid.
Translations
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metodología de investigación -
onderzoeksmetodologie -
metodologia de la recerca -
méthodologie de recherche -
Forschungsmethode
Etymology
The term "research methodology" combines "research," from the Old French 'recercher' meaning 'to seek out, search closely,' and "methodology," derived from Greek 'methodos,' meaning 'pursuit of knowledge.' Together, they describe the organized pursuit of knowledge through specific methods. Did you know that the formal study of research methodologies became prominent in the 20th century as academic disciplines sought more rigorous standards?
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"Research methodology" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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