Theory Use
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What is use? How should it be defined?
A theory is said to be used if it is taken as an adequate tool for practical application.
In the scientonomic context, this term was first used by Hakob Barseghyan in 2015. The term is currently accepted by Scientonomy community.
In Scientonomy, the accepted definition of the term is:
- A theory is said to be used if it is taken as an adequate tool for practical application.
Scientonomic History
Acceptance Record of the Question
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Community | Accepted From | Acceptance Indicators | Still Accepted | Accepted Until | Rejection Indicators |
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Scientonomy | 1 January 2016 | Yes |
All Direct Answers
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Theory | Formulation | Formulated In |
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Theory Use (Barseghyan-2015) | A theory is said to be used if it is taken as an adequate tool for practical application. | 2015 |
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Accepted Direct Answers
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Community | Theory | Formulation | Accepted From | Accepted Until |
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Scientonomy | Theory Use (Barseghyan-2015) | A theory is said to be used if it is taken as an adequate tool for practical application. | 1 January 2016 |
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Current View
In Scientonomy, the accepted definition of the term is Theory Use (Barseghyan-2015).
Theory Use (Barseghyan-2015) states: "A theory is said to be used if it is taken as an adequate tool for practical application."
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Related Topics
This question is a subquestion of Theory.
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References
- ^ Barseghyan, Hakob. (2015) The Laws of Scientific Change. Springer.