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methodology
The study of scientific methods; the totality of procedures and techniques that are systematically applied in a science or field.
Die Methodik dieser Studie wurde im Anhang detailliert beschrieben.
The methodology of this study was described in detail in the appendix.
The word 'Methodik' (methodology) is closely related to 'die Methode' (the method; an individual procedure). 'Methodik' is more abstract and refers to the entire study of methods or the system of all methods applied in a particular area.
Für seine Doktorarbeit entwickelte er eine völlig neue Methodik.
For his doctoral thesis, he developed a completely new methodology.
'Methodik' (methodology) is a technical term used mainly in scientific, academic, or formal contexts. You often find it in studies, research reports, and expert discussions.
Die Methodik der Datenerhebung muss transparent sein.
The methodology of data collection must be transparent.
Common verbs are 'eine Methodik anwenden' (to apply a methodology), 'eine Methodik entwickeln' (to develop a methodology), or 'eine Methodik kritisieren' (to criticize a methodology). Typical adjectives are 'wissenschaftliche' (scientific), 'qualitative' (qualitative), or 'quantitative Methodik' (quantitative methodology).
In der Sozialforschung wird oft eine qualitative Methodik angewendet.
In social research, a qualitative methodology is often applied.
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Methode and Methodik both relate to scientific work. A Methode is a single, concrete procedure, whereas Methodik refers to the scholarly study of methods and the overall set of such approaches. Use Methode for a selected procedure and Methodik for the overarching system.
Im Seminar verglich die Gruppe die Methodik verschiedener Forschungsrichtungen.
In the seminar, the group compared the methodology of different research disciplines.
Für die Studie wählte das Team eine Methode zur Befragung der Teilnehmenden.
The team chose a method for surveying the participants in the study.
