theory
Definition 1
Set of assumptions, propositions, or accepted facts that attempts to provide a plausible or rational explanation of cause-and-effect (causal) relationships among a group of observed phenomenon. The word's origin (from the Greek 'thorós,' a spectator), stresses the fact that all theories are mental models of the perceived reality.
Definition 2
Set of general principles that underlie and provide a holistic view of a subject matter, as distinguished from the methods of the subject's practice.
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