Reviewing the methodology section
The image below show the Methods section of the article, where the authors are outlining how they carried out their study.
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- The Methodology section of the article describes the procedures, or methods, that were used to carry out the research study.
- The methodology the authors follow will vary according to the discipline, or field of study, the research relates to.
- Types of methodology include case studies, scientific experiments, field studies, focus groups, and surveys.
- You may not need to spend much time focusing on the details of this section unless you want to replicate the experiment yourself.