Theoretical vs. Methodological

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

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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