The definition of theory
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 difference between theory and practice
In theory the difference between practice and theory is due to practical considerations that theorists find it impractical to fit into their theories.
A theory is an idea and hypothesis which explains some things or is where you know everything but nothing works.
Practice is an exercise and application of any task or theory or in other words translation of an idea into action or where everything works but nobody knows why.
Practice is an exercise and application of any task or theory or in other words translation of an idea into action or where everything works but nobody knows why.
In practice, theory uses the practice of theorizing about practical matters, while not noticing that the theoretical method practically distorts the theory beyond application to practice.
Theoretically then the practical facts are that the theory is in practice good for predicting what happens in theory, but impractical as a theory with direct implications for practice, except where theory states that the practice is sufficiently close to the theory to make any difference for all practical purposes theoretically zero.
Theoretically then the practical facts are that the theory is in practice good for predicting what happens in theory, but impractical as a theory with direct implications for practice, except where theory states that the practice is sufficiently close to the theory to make any difference for all practical purposes theoretically zero.
The levels of generality in theory
Grand theories (universal)They explain communication as universally. Marxism Attempts to unify all knowledge of communication and integrates all communication knowledge into one theoretical framework. In most aspect they focus on all people.
Mid-range theory
It explains behaviors of people within a specific situation. Is a theory with limited scope that explains a specific set of phenomena. It only applies to certain people. It further explains a focused phenomenon on communication behaviors. For example, the Uncertainty reduction theory (people's first encounter with strangers) and Groupthink.
Narrow theory
It explains a very limited aspect of a phenomenon such as communication and it concerns certain individuals in certain situation. For example, an intrapersonal theory about life.
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