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Method describes a sequence of actions which constitute the most efficient strategy to achieve a given goal; Methodology describes the theory of such sequences.

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Hooker, C.A. (1977). Methodology and Systematic Philosophy. In: Butts, R.E., Hintikka, J. (eds) Basic Problems in Methodology and Linguistics. The University of Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science, vol 11. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0837-1_1

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