methodological

adjective

meth·​od·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌme-thə-də-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce methodological (audio)
: of or relating to method or methodology
methodologically adverb

Examples of methodological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Our ratings are based on all national and state-level polls that meet our methodological and ethical standards and: Were conducted in 1998 or later. G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 25 Jan. 2024 Although using mission statements as a methodological lens has its limitations, the insights gleaned from this analysis are telling: while East Coast companies are seemingly driven by community and service, their West Coast counterparts are busying themselves with building. Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 Original regulatory review Overall, the FDA determined that the original 14 studies were all small and had numerous statistical and methodological problems, with mixed results. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2023 Enter 538's pollster ratings, which grade each polling organization based on its historical accuracy and methodological transparency. G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 25 Jan. 2024 In terms of survey content, ABC examines methodological statements for misleading or false claims, questionnaires for leading or biasing wording or ordering and analyses and news releases for inaccurate or selective conclusions. ABC News, 9 Jan. 2024 Our editing process is unique in its focus on evaluating the analytical and methodological components of our journalism, so prior experience in data journalism is highly valued. Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2023 In this context, we may be forced to rely more and more heavily on meta-analyses (perhaps conducted by AI) but with less and less ability to factor expert judgment and methodological credibility into their evaluation. Jordan Dworkin, STAT, 29 Sep. 2023 This year’s rankings placed a greater emphasis on social mobility and outcomes for graduating college students, which is the most significant methodological change in the rankings’ 39-year history, according to USNWR. Savannah Tryens-Fernandes | Stryens-Fernandes@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of methodological was in 1849

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“Methodological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methodological. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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