The main aim of the methodology is to provide a detailed description of the reasons behind the methods used for a dissertation. No matter what field you study, the main purpose of the methodology chapter is a common one for any type of research papers. It should enable a reader to determine the following:

• research methods;
• the theoretical rationale for selecting specific research methods.

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