Understand it as part of a structure in documents, where sections have smaller divisions. The methodology is explained in the first subsection under Research Design.
Pro Tip 2/3
Detailed Breakdown
Recognize that 'subsection' provides a more detailed discussion on a specific topic within a section. See the subsection on protein synthesis for more on this subject.
Pro Tip 3/3
Academic Organization
In academia, 'subsection' allows specificity when referencing parts of studies or articles. For citation, refer to subsection 3.2 where the results are detailed.