methodological
adjective
meth·od·o·log·i·cal
ˌme-thə-də-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
: of or relating to method or methodology
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The methodological rigor, analytical depth, and interdisciplinary scope of modern research are, by nearly any standard, vastly more advanced.
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John Drake, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Vendor-neutral certifications focus on broader methodological knowledge and best practices rather than specific tools.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Zagorski criticized the cookie study for its small sample size (25 cookies), its lack of peer review and other methodological issues.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
The study cited by Kennedy was criticized by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and the American Dental Association for inadequate statistical rigor and other methodological flaws.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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John Drake, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Vendor-neutral certifications focus on broader methodological knowledge and best practices rather than specific tools.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Zagorski criticized the cookie study for its small sample size (25 cookies), its lack of peer review and other methodological issues.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
The study cited by Kennedy was criticized by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and the American Dental Association for inadequate statistical rigor and other methodological flaws.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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“Methodological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methodological. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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