Topic: theory
Definition:

  • a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world
  • an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
  • "theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses"
  • "true in fact and theory" a tentative insight into the natural world
  • a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
  • "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"
  • "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices" a belief that can guide behavior
  • "the architect has a theory that more is less"
  • "they killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales"

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  • Resources:

    Theory.org.uk
    Media studies and gender studies with content on queer theory, gender, Foucault, Judith Butler, media influences, cyber culture, role models, and critical theory. Produced by Dr David Gauntlett, University of Leeds, UK.
    http://www.theory.org.uk/

    The Official Superstring Theory Web Site
    A comprehensive site of information for non-scientists with an interest in superstring theory.
    http://superstringtheory.com/

    American Mathematical Society
    The largest research-oriented mathematical society. Web site has conference programs, journals, society business, and the AMS bookstore.
    http://www.ams.org/

    University of Georgia
    Department of Mathematics
    http://www.math.uga.edu/

    Center for Digital Discourse and Culture
    Publishes hypertext journals, hosts digital research archives, and cooperates with many international cyberculture organizations.
    http://www.cddc.vt.edu