“Methodology” vs. “Method”

Common English Blunders, Nouns, Versus

I frequently hear these used interchangeably.

Problem:
The nouns “methodology” and “method” are not synonyms.

Explanation:
“Method” describes an approach, process, procedure, or technique. “Methodology” describes the study of methods.

Solution:
Use “method” when you want to describe an approach, etc.
Use “methodology” when you want to describe the study of methods.