As nouns the difference between methodology and methodologist
is that methodology is the study of methods used in a field while methodologist is person who studies methodology, or applies its principles.
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
