Method vs. Methodology — What's the Difference?

A means or manner of procedure, especially a regular and systematic way of accomplishing something

Methodology is "'a contextual framework' for research, a coherent and logical scheme based on views, beliefs, and values, that guides the choices researchers [or other users] make".It comprises the theoretical analysis of the body of methods and principles associated with a branch of knowledge such that the methodologies employed from differing disciplines vary depending on their historical development. This creates a continuum of methodologies that stretch across competing understandings of how knowledge and reality are best understood.

Orderly arrangement of parts or steps to accomplish an end

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity

The procedures and techniques characteristic of a particular discipline or field of knowledge

A body of practices, procedures, and rules used by those who work in a discipline or engage in an inquiry; a set of working methods

Method A technique of acting in which the actor recalls emotions and reactions from past experience and uses them in identifying with and individualizing the character being portrayed.

The study or theoretical analysis of such working methods.

A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).

The branch of logic that deals with the general principles of the formation of knowledge.

A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Konstantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.

The study of methods used in a field.

(object-oriented) A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.

(loosely) A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.

(slang) Marijuana.

The implementation of such methods etc.

(dated) An instruction book systematically arranged.

The science of method or arrangement; a treatise on method.

Ellipsis of method air.

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

(transitive) To apply a method to.

The system of methods followed in a particular discipline

To apply particular treatment methods to (a mold).

An orderly procedure or process; regular manner of doing anything; hence, manner; way; mode; as, a method of teaching languages; a method of improving the mind.

Orderly arrangement, elucidation, development, or classification; clear and lucid exhibition; systematic arrangement peculiar to an individual.

Classification; a mode or system of classifying natural objects according to certain common characteristics; as, the method of Theophrastus; the method of Ray; the Linnæan method.

A technique used in acting in which the actor tries to identify with the individual personality of the specific character being portrayed, so as to provide a realistic rendering of the character's role. Also called the Method, method acting, the Stanislavsky Method or Stanislavsky System.

A way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)