The nature of methodology in Research Methods

The following discussion agenda is on the nature of methodology in Research Methods:

1. As a means to produce valid results (or proof)
2. As a means to discovery
3. As a means to produce knowledge
4. As a means to produce agreements/ acceptance
5. As a means to make research materials intelligible

Reference
Griseri, P. (2002) "Chapter 9: Methodology as Mechanism" Management Knowledge: A Critical View, Plagrave.