As nouns the difference between methodology and ethnopharmacology
is that methodology is the study of methods used in a field while ethnopharmacology is the scientific study correlating ethnic groups, their health, and how it relates to their physical habits and methodology in creating and using medicines.
methodology
English
Noun
(
wikipedia methodology)
(
methodologies)
The study of methods used in a field.
(proscribed) A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.
The implementation of such methods etc.
Usage notes
Etymologically, methodology' refers to the ''study'' of methods. Thus the use of '''methodology as a synonym for (methods) (or other simple terms such as ''means,'' ''technique,'' or ''procedure ) is proscribed as both inaccurate and pretentious.
Derived terms
* methodological
* methodologically
ethnopharmacology
English
Noun
(
-)
(
wikipedia ethnopharmacology)
The scientific study correlating ethnic groups, their health, and how it relates to their physical habits and methodology in creating and using medicines.
Related terms
* ethnopharmacological
* ethnopharmacologist
* ethnopharmacy