Theoretical vs. Methodological

Theoretical vs. Methodological — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Theoretical and Methodological

Theoreticaladjective

Of, relating to, or based on theory.

Methodologicalnoun

A body of practices, procedures, and rules used by those who work in a discipline or engage in an inquiry; a set of working methods

the methodology of genetic studies.a poll marred by faulty methodology.

Theoreticaladjective

Restricted to theory; not practical or applied

theoretical physics.

Methodologicalnoun

The study or theoretical analysis of such working methods.

Theoreticaladjective

Studying or working to develop theory.

Methodologicalnoun

The branch of logic that deals with the general principles of the formation of knowledge.

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Theoreticaladjective

Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

Methodologicaladjective

Of, pertaining to, or using methodology

Theoreticaladjective

concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations;

theoretical science

Methodologicaladjective

relating to the methodology of some discipline;

methodological errors

Theoreticaladjective

concerned with theories rather than their practical applications;

theoretical physics

Theoreticaladjective

based on specialized theory;

a theoretical analysis
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