Definition of theory

0-9
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
y
z

search

TeachMeFinance.com - explain theory



theory

The term 'theory' as it applies to the area of basic science can be defined as 'collection of statements (conditions, components, claims, postulates, propositions) that when taken together attempt to explain a broad class of related phenomena; inferred explanations for observable phenomena'.

The term 'theory' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Possible or plausible explanation of phenomena based on available evidence. A pound of crops is worth a ton of theory'.

The term 'theory' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' An explanation for some phenomenon that is based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning'.


Previous 5 Terms:
Theodolite
theology
theophobia
theorem
theoretical probability
Next 5 Terms:
Therapeutic Biological Product
Therapeutic cloning
Therapeutic Equivalence (TE)
therblig
theriacal




About the author

Mark McCracken

Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English".


Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.