Methodology方法的定义

Methodology is the systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study. It comprises the theoretical analysis of the body of methods and principles associated with a branch of knowledge. Typically, it encompasses concepts such as paradigm, theoretical model, phases and quantitative or qualitative techniques.[1]

A methodology does not set out to provide solutions - it is, therefore, not the same as a method. Instead, a methodology offers the theoretical underpinning for understanding which method, set of methods, or so-called “best practices” can be applied to specific case, for example, to calculating a specific result.

It has been defined also as follows:

1."the analysis of the principles of methods, rules, and postulates

employed by a discipline";[2]

2."the systematic study of methods that are, can be, or have been

applied within a discipline";[2]

3."the study or description of methods".[3]

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2.Methodology Usage Notes, entry at Merriam–Webster

3.Baskerville, R. (1991). "Risk Analysis as a Source of Professional

Knowledge". Computers & Security 10 (8): 749–764

A system of broad principles or rules from which specific methods or procedures may be derived to interpret or solve different problems within the scope of a particular discipline. Unlike an algorithm, a methodology is not a formula but a set of practices. Business Dictionary

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the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline 2.

the system of methods followed in a particular discipline.

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A methodology is a system of methods and principles for doing something, for example for teaching or for carrying out research. 柯林斯英汉双解大辞典

Methodology是一整套方法，比较系统的那种

比如“数据统计分析的方法”

也可以是哲学上说的方法论

method就是作某件事的方法、办法，比如“上网的方法