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1. Theory: Theory might refer to. [100%] 2023-12-16
2. Theory-theory: The theory-theory (or 'theory theory') is a scientific theory relating to the human development of understanding about the outside world. This theory asserts that individuals hold a basic or 'naïve' theory of psychology ("folk psychology") to infer the mental ... (Philosophy) [100%] 2023-09-25 [Cognitive psychology]
3. Theory: In some settings, interventions that are theory-based may be more effective. A coding scheme is available to assess whether research is theory-based. [100%] 2023-11-14
4. Theory: In science, a theory is a well-tested explanation of facts: "A model or framework (made up of a body of principles) to explain phenomena." In a context of biological evolution, Pope John Paul II wrote: If a theory or ... [100%] 2023-02-28 [Methodology of Science] [Science]...
5. Theory: A theory is a rational type of abstract thinking about a phenomenon, or the results of such thinking. The process of contemplative and rational thinking is often associated with such processes as observational study or research. (Supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something) [100%] 2023-10-18 [Abstraction] [Inductive reasoning]...
6. Theory: A theory is a rational type of abstract thinking about a phenomenon, or the results of such thinking. The process of contemplative and rational thinking is often associated with such processes as observational study or research. (Supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something) [100%] 2024-04-16 [Theories] [Abstraction]...
7. Function theory: A branch of mathematics in which one studies the general properties of functions (cf. Function). (Mathematics) [70%] 2023-10-18
8. Chess theory: Chess theory is a field of study and practice which draws upon books and puzzles. The top colleges in chess which have the strongest teams have traditionally been. [70%] 2023-02-22
9. Superstring theory: Superstring theory is an attempt to explain all of the particles and fundamental forces of nature in one theory by modeling them as vibrations of tiny supersymmetric strings. 'Superstring theory' is a shorthand for supersymmetric string theory because unlike bosonic ... (Theory of strings with supersymmetry) [70%] 2023-12-28 [String theory] [Supersymmetry]...
10. Dickwad theory: The Dickwad Theory or John Gabriel's Greater Internet Fuckwad Theory states that: Face it, this explains everything. When your group considers being an asshole a virtue, well, the process accelerates. [70%] 2023-12-18 [Assholes] [Internet]...
11. Strawman theory: The strawman theory (also called the strawman illusion) is a pseudolegal conspiracy theory originating in the redemption/A4V movement and prevalent in antigovernment and tax protester movements such as sovereign citizens and freemen on the land. The theory holds that ... (Pseudolegal conspiracy theory associated with fringe movements) [70%] 2023-11-03 [Conspiracy theories]
12. Factor theory: In finance, factor theory is a collection of related mathematical models that explain asset returns as driven by distinct economic risks called factors. In less formal usage, a factor is simply an attribute or collection of related attributes that explain ... (Finance) [70%] 2023-09-06 [Mathematical finance]
13. Counterpart theory: In philosophy, specifically in the area of metaphysics, counterpart theory is an alternative to standard (Kripkean) possible-worlds semantics for interpreting quantified modal logic. Counterpart theory still presupposes possible worlds, but differs in certain important respects from the Kripkean view. (Philosophy) [70%] 2023-11-01 [Metaphysical theories]
14. Arrhenius theory: The Arrhenius theory is an explanation given for acids and bases in chemistry that defines as such: an acid will dissociate in water to release positively-charged hydrogen ions (H), and a base will dissociate in water to release negatively ... [70%] 2023-02-15 [Acids] [Bases]...
15. Cluster theory: Cluster theory is a theory of strategy. Alfred Marshall, in his book Principles of Economics, published in 1890, first characterized clusters as a "concentration of specialized industries in particular localities" that he termed industrial districts. [70%] 2023-07-14 [Economic theories] [Economic geography]...
16. Similarity theory: The study of physical phenomena based on the concept of physical similarity. Two physical phenomena are similar if the numerical values for the characteristics of one phenomenon enable one to derive the numerical values for the characteristics of the other ... (Mathematics) [70%] 2024-01-12
17. Deformation theory: In mathematics, deformation theory is the study of infinitesimal conditions associated with varying a solution P of a problem to slightly different solutions Pε, where ε is a small number, or vector of small quantities. The infinitesimal conditions are therefore the result ... (branch of mathematics) [70%] 2023-07-09 [Algebraic geometry] [Differential algebra]...
18. Knot theory: The study of the imbedding of a $ 1 $- dimensional manifold in $ 3 $- dimensional Euclidean space or in the sphere $ S ^ {3} $. In a wider sense the subject of knot theory is the imbedding of a sphere in a manifold (cf. (Mathematics) [70%] 2023-12-18
19. Category Theory: Category theory has come to occupy a central position in contemporary mathematics and theoretical computer science, and is also applied to mathematical physics. Roughly, it is a general mathematical theory of structures and of systems of structures. (Philosophy) [70%] 2021-12-24
20. Surgery theory: In mathematics, specifically in geometric topology, surgery theory is a collection of techniques used to produce one finite-dimensional manifold from another in a 'controlled' way, introduced by John Milnor (1961). Milnor called this technique surgery, while Andrew Wallace called ... [70%] 2023-12-20 [Surgery theory]
21. Spectral theory: In mathematics, spectral theory is an inclusive term for theories extending the eigenvector and eigenvalue theory of a single square matrix to a much broader theory of the structure of operators in a variety of mathematical spaces. It is a ... [70%] 2023-02-21 [Spectral theory] [Linear algebra]...
22. Sheaf theory: A special mathematical tool which provides a unified approach to establishing connections between local and global properties of topological spaces (in particular geometric objects) and which is a powerful method for studying many problems in contemporary algebra, geometry, topology, and ... (Mathematics) [70%] 2023-10-06
23. Mudsill theory: Mudsill theory is the proposition that there must be, and always has been, a lower class or underclass for the upper classes and the rest of society to rest upon. The term derives from a mudsill, the lowest threshold that ... (Social) [70%] 2023-10-23 [Sociological terminology] [Sociological theories]...
24. Approximation theory: In mathematics, approximation theory is concerned with how functions can best be approximated with simpler functions, and with quantitatively characterizing the errors introduced thereby. What is meant by best and simpler will depend on the application. (Theory of getting acceptably close inexact mathematical calculations) [70%] 2023-12-20 [Approximation theory] [Numerical analysis]...
25. Theory U: The Theory U (also called "U" methodology) is a change management method targeting leadership as process of inner knowing and social innovation developed by Otto Scharmer and originally based on a process known as the U-process or U-procedure ... [70%] 2024-01-08 [Innovation and change]
26. Conspiracy theory: A conspiracy theory is a belief, held by a significant segment of society, that is sometimes at odds with accepted wisdom, evidence, and logic. For the bulk of society not to accept such a belief requires that society may be ... [70%] 2023-02-23 [Conspiracy Theory] [Terms]...
27. Cartel theory: Cartel theory is usually understood as the doctrine of economic cartels. However, since the concept of 'cartel' does not have to be limited to the field of the economy, doctrines on non-economic cartels are conceivable in principle. (Finance) [70%] 2023-11-07 [Economic theories]
28. Atomic theory: Atomic theory is the scientific theory that matter is composed of particles called atoms. The concept that matter is composed of discrete particles is an ancient idea, but gained scientific credence in the 18th and 19th centuries when scientists found ... (Physics) [70%] 2023-07-03 [Atomic physics] [Statistical mechanics]...
29. Galois theory: In mathematics, Galois theory, originally introduced by Évariste Galois, provides a connection between field theory and group theory. This connection, the fundamental theorem of Galois theory, allows reducing certain problems in field theory to group theory, which makes them simpler ... (Mathematical connection between field theory and group theory) [70%] 2023-12-07 [Galois theory]
30. Substance theory: Substance theory, or substance–attribute theory, is an ontological theory positing that objects are constituted each by a substance and properties borne by the substance but distinct from it. In this role, a substance can be referred to as a ... (Philosophy) [70%] 2023-09-03 [Metaphysical theories]
31. Widom-Larsen theory: The Widom-Larsen theory is a proposed explanation for supposed Low Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENR) developed in 2005 by Allan Widom and Lewis Larsen. In the paper describing the idea, they claim that ultra low momentum neutrons are produced in ... [100%] 2022-08-31 [Hypotheses]
32. Triple-deck theory: Triple-deck theory is a theory that describes a three-layered boundary-layer structure when sufficiently large disturbances are present in the boundary layer. This theory is able to successfully explain the phenomenon of boundary layer separation, but it has ... (Physics) [100%] 2024-01-19 [Fluid dynamics]
33. Double-aspect theory: In the philosophy of mind, double-aspect theory is the view that the mental and the physical are two aspects of, or perspectives on, the same substance. It is also called dual-aspect monism, not to be confused with mind ... (Philosophy) [100%] 2023-11-18 [Theory of mind] [Monism]...
34. Sturm-Liouville theory: In mathematics and its applications, a classical Sturm–Liouville equation is a real second-order linear differential equation of the form: (1) where y is a function of the free variable x. Here the functions p(x) > 0 has a ... [100%] 2023-07-12
35. Auslander–Reiten theory: In algebra, Auslander–Reiten theory studies the representation theory of Artinian rings using techniques such as Auslander–Reiten sequences (also called almost split sequences) and Auslander–Reiten quivers. Auslander–Reiten theory was introduced by Maurice Auslander and Idun Reiten (1975 ... [100%] 2023-02-10 [Representation theory]
36. Cattell–Horn–Carroll theory: The Cattell–Horn–Carroll theory (commonly abbreviated to CHC), is a psychological theory on the structure of human cognitive abilities. Based on the work of three psychologists, Raymond B. (Philosophy) [100%] 2023-12-11 [Cognitive psychology] [Intelligence]...
37. Range–frequency theory: The range–frequency compromise in judgment is a theory in cognitive psychology developed by Allen Parducci in the mid-1960s. Range–frequency is descriptive of how judgments reflect a compromise between a range principle that assigns each category to an ... (Theory in cognitive psychology) [100%] 2023-05-24 [Psychological theories]
38. String theory: String theory, (or super-string theory when coupled with Supersymmetry), is a class of models in theoretical physics which replace zero-dimensional points (particles) in four-dimensional spacetime with one-dimensional strings in an eleven-dimensional spacetime as the fundamental ... [100%] 2023-03-17 [Physics]