Definition: Development or design of methodology; creation of models.
Methodology involves selecting and/or adapting appropriate techniques to ensure robust data collection, analysis, and interpretation tailored to the specific goals and available capacities within a study. Examples of tasks that may be described by the role of methodology include:
- Developing quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies and frameworks.
- Defining search strategies and determining criteria for systematic literature reviews.
- Determining study design such as participant selection, materials, settings, data characteristics, data collection, measurement, and analysis techniques.