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- DictionaryThe·o·ry/ˈTHirē/
noun
- 1. a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained: "Darwin's theory of evolution"
an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain something: Darwin's theory of evolution. Fewer examples. So how does this theory translate into practical policy? The theory has never been proved experimentally. His theory is deficient in several respects. His theories were simple, but profound.
/ˈθiːəri/, /ˈθɪri/ (plural theories) Idioms. [countable, uncountable] a formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why something happens or exists. theory of something the theory of evolution/relativity. scientific/economic theory. The theories were tested on a sample of the population.
noun,plural the·o·ries. a coherent group of tested general propositions, commonly regarded as correct, that can be used as principles of explanation and prediction for a class of phenomena: Einstein's theory of relativity.
Jan 7, 2021 · What Are Theories. The terms theory and model have been defined in numerous ways, and there are at least as many ideas on how theories and models relate to each other (Bailer-Jones, 2009 ). I understand theories as bodies of knowledge that are broad in scope and aim to explain robust phenomena.
- Eiko I. Fried
- 2020
Jul 31, 2020 · A theory is an established model for why or how a given phenomenon occurs—it is an explanation of observed regularities. The terms "established" and "observed regularities" are important here.
Mar 5, 2015 · The structure of scientific theories is a rich topic. Theorizing and modeling are core activities across the sciences, whether old (e.g., relativity theory, evolutionary theory) or new (e.g., climate modeling, cognitive science, and systems biology).
Learning theory, any of the proposals put forth to explain changes in behaviour produced by practice, as opposed to other factors, e.g., physiological development. A common goal in defining any psychological concept is a statement that corresponds to common usage.
