Thursday, October 1, 2009

Method and Methodology

I would like to base my own understanding on what is the difference between method and methodology on the following definition:

According to wikipedia:
Method
1. In scientific method it is a series of steps takes to acquire knowledge
2. Methods in computing science is a piece of code associated with a class or object to perform a task

Methodology
Methodology refers to more than a simple set of methods; rather it refers to the rationale and the philosophical assumptions that underlie a particular study.


So, as far as I have understood this definition, I could say that methodology pictures a much bigger scenario compared to methods. When we say method is like the process or the step-by-step procedure on how you are going to execute something. Like in gathering data, there are number of methods or instruments (maybe) that one can use, interview, questionnaire, and others so these are methods but when we say methodology it is the study of all the methods. So, in research, data gathering in particular methodology part plays an important role since on this area the researcher evaluates or tries to study which of the method/s mentioned is appropriate or worth to be applied on the study.

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