methods
Ways of doing
Methods are systematic ways of doing things—organized approaches or procedures for accomplishing tasks.
A scientist follows research methods; a teacher develops teaching methods.
The word often implies deliberate technique rather than improvisation: There's a method to his madness.
In programming, a method is a function belonging to an object or class.
Prescribed conduct rules
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
- workflowSequential task progression
- processSteps toward a result
- checklistItemized verification guide
steps · routine · sequence · regimen · template · outline · format · structure
Purpose or duty
- classGrouping by shared traits
- objectTangible entity or aim
- moduleIndependent functional component
- frameworkUnderlying support system
pattern · inheritance · syntax · procedure · package · polymorphism · abstraction · encapsulation
Testable proposed explanation
- experimentationSystematic testing of ideas
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- empiricalBased on observation, not theory
- observationalBased on direct perception
sampling · variables · correlation · causality · statistical · quantitative · qualitative · validation
Arranged in organized form
- organizedSystematically arranged
- orderlyArranged with care
- logicalBased on valid reasoning
- sequentialOccurring in succession
rigorous · meticulous · disciplined · consistent · stepwise · formalized · coherent · regulated
Arranging for future events
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
- roadmapDetailed plan forward
competitive · adaptation · execution · alignment · leverage · maneuvering · contingency · prioritization
Facts for analysis
- statisticsCollected numerical information
- regressionReturn to former state
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
metrics · evaluation · assessment · interpretation · trend · forecasting · anomaly · bias
Skilled way of performing
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- know-howPractical ability to accomplish
- handiworkHandmade work product
artistry · finesse · mastery · skillset · workmanship · precision · refinement · dexterity
Profession of instructing others
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- pedagogyArt of instruction
- lessonUnit of teaching
- tutorialInstructional step-by-step guide
seminar · workshop · lecture · demonstration · mentorship · coaching · didactic · syllabus
protocol
Prescribed conduct rules
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
- workflowSequential task progression
- processSteps toward a result
checklist · steps · routine · sequence · regimen · template · outline · format · structure · blueprint
function
Purpose or duty
framework · pattern · inheritance · syntax · procedure · package · polymorphism · abstraction · encapsulation · recursion
hypothesis
Testable proposed explanation
- experimentationSystematic testing of ideas
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- empiricalBased on observation, not theory
observational · sampling · variables · correlation · causality · statistical · quantitative · qualitative · validation · falsifiability
structured
Arranged in organized form
sequential · rigorous · meticulous · disciplined · consistent · stepwise · formalized · coherent · regulated · replicable
planning
Arranging for future events
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
roadmap · competitive · adaptation · execution · alignment · leverage · maneuvering · contingency · prioritization · SWOT
data
Facts for analysis
- statisticsCollected numerical information
- regressionReturn to former state
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
modeling · metrics · evaluation · assessment · interpretation · trend · forecasting · anomaly · bias · quantitative
technique
Skilled way of performing
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- know-howPractical ability to accomplish
handiwork · artistry · finesse · mastery · skillset · workmanship · precision · refinement · dexterity · virtuosity
teaching
Profession of instructing others
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- pedagogyArt of instruction
- lessonUnit of teaching
tutorial · seminar · workshop · lecture · demonstration · mentorship · coaching · didactic · syllabus · scaffolding
- teachingteaching, lesson plans, instructing, educating, courses
- approachesapproach, approaches, way, strategy, strategies
- experimentsexperiment, experiments, test, tests, trials
- lab notebooksentries, observations, procedures, raw data, data tables
- R&DR&D, r and d, research labs, applied research, basic research
- scientific publishingjournal articles, research papers, submissions, abstracts, citations
methodschaos
Complete disorder and confusion
disorder · randomness · disorganization · haphazardness · aimlessness
methodschance
Likelihood of occurrence
luck · randomness · happenstance · coincidence · fluke
- method actorPerformer inhabiting roles completely
- cooking method
- scientific methodStructured process for investigation
- experimental methodControlled testing for knowledge
- payment methodWay to complete purchases
- research methodologyFramework for conducting investigations
method, methodical, methodology, methodically, unmethodical, methodize, methodological, methodologies, methodologically