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A well-defined methodology is the difference between a "collection of facts" and a "contribution to knowledge." It provides the transparency necessary for other scholars to critique, verify, and build upon your work, moving the needle of human understanding forward.
Before picking a tool, a researcher must decide on their lens of reality: Introduction to research methodology
The goal of methodology is to provide a rigorous path for discovery. It ensures that the conclusions drawn are not based on intuition or bias but on empirical evidence. It answers three fundamental questions: data to collect? Where/Who to collect it from? How to analyze it to find meaning? 2. The Research Paradigm (Philosophical Underpinnings) A well-defined methodology is the difference between a