3. What’s the Difference Between “Method” and “Methodology”? Method: Techniques for gathering evidence The various ways of proceeding in gathering information Methodology: The underlying theory and analysis of how research does or should proceed, often influenced by discipline
4. Research method & methodology According to Sandra Harding: “A research method is a technique for (or way of proceeding in) gathering evidence" while "methodology is a theory and analysis of how research does or should proceed"
5. "It is the theory that decides what can be observed." - Albert Einstein
13. Conceptual Vs Empirical Research Conceptual Research is generally used by philosophers and thinkers to develop new concepts or to reinterpret existing ones. Empirical Research is a data based research which depends on experience or observation alone. It is aimed at coming up with conclusions without due regard for system and theory.
14. Conclusion: Research is an endeavourwhich helps to discover answers to intellectual and practical problems through the application of scientific method.