They usually want why this method, not another. Link the method to the research question, alternatives you rejected, and the validity threats you accepted.
Example Question Reviewer Response
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Reviewer says methodology lacks justification — what do they mean?
Example of the kind of research problem you can ask on PhDSOS.
The paper describes the method clearly. The reviewer still wants justification. What should I add?
Answers
Help this researcher move forward
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