The phrase "a transparent methodology" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a clear and open approach to a process or system, often in research or project management contexts.
Example: "The researchers employed a transparent methodology to ensure that their findings could be easily replicated by others in the field."
Alternatives: "an open methodology" or "a clear methodology".
With regards to the methodological quality of the studies considered, only a few of the studies adhered to recognised standards of methodological quality, which utilised a transparent methodology, and thus provided credible results.
But until the committee presents a transparent methodology that can be applied consistently over time, I will remain skeptical.
The number of socially responsible investors is only on the upswing, and a transparent methodology by which stakeholders can measure this metric will only win trust and additional investment in the long run.
While this appears laudable, an independent evaluation with a transparent methodology would be preferable.
The 2005 enhancements used our multi-factor attribution model to create a transparent methodology where each factor selected was based on its contributory power in explaining growth/value performance.
A transparent methodology is also missing.
With the results obtained we will now be able to develop a more transparent methodology.
We have demonstrated a rigorous and transparent methodology to develop a set of high impact, evidence-based QIs for primary care from clinical guideline recommendations.
Increasingly, there is a need to set priorities in health research investments in a fair and legitimate way, using a sound and transparent methodology.
A team took over in 1990, and today the ratings use a much more transparent methodology, though critiques remain.
In this paper we present a systematic and transparent methodology for assessing the HF performance of ship design which is both discriminating and diagnostic.
