Metodë

Metodë is the Albanian word for method, a systematic plan or procedure designed to achieve a goal. In everyday life and professional domains, a metodë specifies the steps to be followed, their order, and the criteria by which success will be judged. A well-defined metodë tends to be repeatable, transparent, and justifiable, enabling others to replicate results or build on the approach.

The term derives from Latin methodus via Greek methodos. In Albanian usage it also underpins related terms such as metodologji (methodology) and, in some contexts, metodik (methodic).

In practice, metodë encompasses scientific methods, research methods, teaching methods, and operational procedures. In science the scientific method refers to a general framework for inquiry; in research, qualitative and quantitative methods describe different data collection and analysis strategies. In education, teaching metodë includes approaches such as direct instruction, inquiry-based learning, and collaborative methods. In industry and administration, standard operating procedures reflect formal metodë for routine tasks.

In Albanian scholarly writing, the distinction between metodë and metodologji is common: metodë may indicate a particular approach, while metodologji denotes the broader study or framework of methods. The term also appears in phrases such as "metodë shkencore" or "metodë të punës."

Related concepts include methodology, procedure, technique, and algorithm.