testing methodolgy determines whether testing follows 
standards are not?

testing methodology determine  how to testing to be conduct 
starting to ending and whether testing follows standards 
are not, and it verify functionality.

Testing Methodology is how to develop the test cases-(i.e) 
by using White Box Method or Black Box Metod is defined 
under Testing Methodology.

Test methodology means which technique are uesed for 
validate the application 
there r 3 types of methodlogies
1.Black box
2.White box
3.Gray box

test methodology:

1)acquire & study the test strategy:
     what is the relation ship of importance of test factors
     what damage can be done to the businesss if the 
software fails to perform correctly.
     what damage can be done to the business if the 
software is not completed on time.
 which of the highest level risks r most significant 
 who r the individuals and most knowledgeble in 
understanding the impact of identified business risks.

2)determine the type of development project

3)determine the type of softawre system.

4)identify the tacticaL AND BUSINESS RISK

Way of developing the process is called testing methodology