Meaning & use
Methodologist
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A person who specializes in the study or design of the methods used in research, especially in the social or applied sciences.
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The research team hired a methodologist to design a rigorous survey instrument.
As a methodologist, she reviews studies for flaws in their statistical approach.
A note on using this word
Methodologists often work across disciplines, advising on study design, sampling, and statistical validity rather than the subject matter itself.
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