On the role of statistical methodology in scientific research

Abstract

The article reveals the essence and elements of the statistical methodology. Based on the classic understanding of statistical methodology a more general approach is proposed. According to this approach characteristics of positive and normative methodology of statistical science are considered. Commonality statistics shares with humanitarian knowledge and natural sciences, is shown. The authors' perspective on the system of scientific methods in economics is presented; examples of the use of common methods (measurement and classification) in statistical research are given.