Theory vs. Research

Theorynoun

(obsolete) Mental conception; reflection, consideration.

Theorynoun

(sciences) A coherent statement or set of ideas that explains observed facts or phenomena and correctly predicts new facts or phenomena not previously observed, or which sets out the laws and principles of something known or observed; a hypothesis confirmed by observation, experiment etc.

Theorynoun

(uncountable) The underlying principles or methods of a given technical skill, art etc., as opposed to its practice.

Theorynoun

(mathematics) A field of study attempting to exhaustively describe a particular class of constructs.

Theorynoun

A hypothesis or conjecture.

Theorynoun

A set of axioms together with all statements derivable from them. Equivalently, a formal language plus a set of axioms (from which can then be derived theorems).

Theorynoun

A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation.

Theorynoun

An exposition of the general or abstract principles of any science; as, the theory of music.

Theorynoun

The science, as distinguished from the art; as, the theory and practice of medicine.

Theorynoun

The philosophical explanation of phenomena, either physical or moral; as, Lavoisier's theory of combustion; Adam Smith's theory of moral sentiments.

Theorynoun

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;

Theorynoun

a tentative theory about the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena;

Theorynoun

a belief that can guide behavior;

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.

Researchnoun

(uncountable) Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc.; laborious or continued search after truth.

Researchnoun

A particular instance or piece of research.

Researchverb

(transitive) To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.

Researchverb

(intransitive) To make an extensive investigation into.

Researchverb

(transitive) To search again.

Researchnoun

Diligent inquiry or examination in seeking facts or principles; laborious or continued search after truth; as, researches of human wisdom; to research a topic in the library; medical research.

Researchnoun

Systematic observation of phenomena for the purpose of learning new facts or testing the application of theories to known facts; - also called scientific research. This is the research part of the phrase "research and development" (R&D).

Researchverb

To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.

Researchnoun

systematic investigation to establish facts

Researchnoun

a search for knowledge;

Researchverb

inquire into

Researchverb

attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner;

Researchnoun

the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions

Researchnoun

engaged in or intended for research

Researchverb

investigate systematically

Researchverb

discover or verify information for use in (a book, programme, etc.)

Research

Research is . It involves the collection, organization, and analysis of information to increase understanding of a topic or issue.