This is the 13166th most frequent Russian word.
методу
The Russian word "методу" is the dative case of "метод," meaning "method" in English.
Here, 'методу' is used grammatically in the dative case to denote an indirect object of the sentence, specifying the method related to data analysis.
Этот подход относится к методу анализа данных.
This approach pertains to the method of data analysis.
In this example, 'методу' is again used in the dative case to specify the method being focused on.
Мы уделяем внимание методу решения сложных задач.
We focus on the method for solving complex problems.
In this sentence, 'методом' is in instrumental case (requiring a slight adjustment from the user-provided word 'методу') to denote the means or instrument with which the action is carried out.