Methodology is generally a guideline for solving a problem, with specific
components such as phases, tasks, methods, techniques and tools . It can be defined also as follows:

1. "the analysis of the principles of methods, rules, and postulates employed by a discipline";
2. "the systematic study of methods that are, can be, or have been applied within a discipline".
3. the study or description of methods

Generally speaking, methodology does not describe specific methods despite the attention given to the nature and kinds of processes to be followed in a given procedure or in attaining an objective.