a set or system of methods, principles, and rules for regulating a given discipline, as in the arts or sciences.

Philosophy .

the underlying principles and rules of organization of a philosophical system or inquiry procedure.

the study of the principles underlying the organization of the various sciences and the conduct of scientific inquiry.

Education . a branch of pedagogics dealing with analysis and evaluation of subjects to be taught and of the methods of teaching them.

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approach , channels , design , manner , mode , plan , practice , procedure , process , program , style , technique , waynotes:a method is a way of doing things; a methodology is a set or system of methods