Metodos

Metodos (the plural form of metodo, with accent in Spanish and Portuguese: métodOs) refers to organized, repeatable ways of doing something. The term derives from the Greek methodos, meaning a way of pursuing knowledge or accomplishing a task. In practice, metodos denote systematic procedures designed to achieve specific aims, ensure consistency, and enable replication.

In science and research, metodos encompass the set of procedures used to study a question. This includes research designs, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. Common categories are qualitative methods (descriptive, thematic analysis), quantitative methods (statistical analysis, experiments), and mixed methods that combine both approaches. Method selection depends on the goals, constraints, and nature of the phenomenon under study.

In mathematics and computing, a method is a prescribed procedure for solving a problem or performing a calculation. Examples include proof methods (direct, inductive, contradiction), numerical methods for approximations, and algorithmic methods. In programming, a method is a function associated with an object or class, used to expose behavior and enable modular design. Concepts such as method overloading and inheritance influence how methods are defined and invoked.

Educational contexts speak of teaching methods—the structured approaches instructors use to convey material and foster learning. Methodology refers to the study and justification of the methods themselves, often addressing how methods are chosen, applied, and evaluated.

Metodos and metodologías vary by discipline and language, but share the core idea of providing coherent, repeatable ways to achieve goals and gain knowledge.