Theories

Systematic explanations or frameworks used to describe phenomena.

hypotheses theoretical models

Theories are systematic explanations or frameworks that attempt to describe, explain, predict, or understand phenomena in various domains such as science, philosophy, mathematics, and social sciences.

The word 'theory' comes from the Greek word 'theoria,' meaning observation or contemplation.

Theories are like big ideas that scientists use to explain how the world works, using lots of observations and experiments.

explanations frameworks

hypothesis model paradigm

science philosophy mathematics social sciences

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