I would like to know both are same thing?
moreover, any published frame work, can be called a theory?
Any published framework is based on one or more theories.
Theory is a genralized statement for explaining some phenomenon while model is representation of certain reality( context/subject based)
Usually a theory is explained in words whereas a model is explained in a figure.
Mary V. Seeman Thank you so much for your response. so i can say both are same thing? Moreover, any published framework is a theory?
I think models and theories provide possible explanations for natural phenomena
A mathematical model in natural sciences as engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, etc, is a set of definitions and axioms that are consistent and independent. Theorems are facts which can be proved using the proposed axioms.
In brief, the mathematical model includes theorems and not the converse.
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A theory is a set of assumtions that is improved through a process of continued abstactions. A model, is a representation of reality.
Theory is a statement aimed at explaining a phenomenon. It may include the governing equations and methodology. A model is a representation of reality and something that is physical and practical.
The following publications/links (discussions) may further help in clarification/elaboration.
- Abend, G. (2008) The meaning of 'theory', Sociological Theory, 26, 2, pp. 173-199.
- Cooper, D. R. and Schindler, P. S. (2014) Business Research Methods. 12th edn. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. (See: Theory / Models, pp. 61-64, 660, 668).
- Nilsen, P. (2015) Making sense of implementation theories, models and frameworks, Implementation Science, 10, 53, pp. 1-14.
- What is difference between a theory and a model?: https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_is_difference_between_a_theory_and_a_model
- Is there any difference between a framework and model?: https://www.researchgate.net/post/Is_there_any_difference_between_a_framework_and_model
- What is the difference between the terms 'a theory' and 'a theoretical framework' in research?: https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_is_the_difference_between_the_terms_a_theory_and_a_theoretical_framework_in_research
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