The term "theory" as in "database theory"
From: dawn <dawnwolthuis_at_gmail.com>
Date: 26 Jan 2007 10:40:25 -0800
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I have been working on a question related to the term "theory" and decided I first should get a better idea of what this term means to others. Below is the dictionary.com list of definitions. Which of the following comes closest to the use of the term "theory" in this ng as in "database theory", or is there another someone wants to provide? Thanks in advance. --dawn
Date: 26 Jan 2007 10:40:25 -0800
Message-ID: <1169836825.076438.178700_at_v45g2000cwv.googlegroups.com>
I have been working on a question related to the term "theory" and decided I first should get a better idea of what this term means to others. Below is the dictionary.com list of definitions. Which of the following comes closest to the use of the term "theory" in this ng as in "database theory", or is there another someone wants to provide? Thanks in advance. --dawn
>From dictionary.com
"1. a coherent group of general propositions used as principles of
explanation for a class of phenomena: Einstein's theory of relativity.
2. a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural, in
contrast to well-established propositions that are regarded as
reporting matters of actual fact.
3. Mathematics. a body of principles, theorems, or the like, belonging
to one subject: number theory.
4. the branch of a science or art that deals with its principles or
methods, as distinguished from its practice: music theory.
5. a particular conception or view of something to be done or of the
method of doing it; a system of rules or principles.
6. contemplation or speculation. 7. guess or conjecture."Received on Fri Jan 26 2007 - 19:40:25 CET