Methodology

The methodology (Greek μεθοδολογία, about, teaching about the procedure ') is the study of the scientific methods.

Asked will search for the criteria for which method is appropriate for a particular type of application, why a particular method must be applied or will be applied and no other. Comprehension questions on the methodical way to be clarified here.

The methodology is therefore a meta-science and thus a sub-discipline of philosophy of science. In contrast, the methodology called method knowledge of the practitioner or the scientist.

In English and French, however, the distinction between methodology and methods is unknown. The influence of the American name could also contribute to the German imprecise use of language:

• Under methodology is also a collection of methods understood ' that is a set of methods.
• Methodology is also used imprecise in terms of methodology ( The present study uses the following methodology: ... ) - similar to many uses of the word technology, which is actually a technique ' is meant.