physical science does not encompass all science, and we cannot say the number theory is outside of science - is math "unscientific"?
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A '''theory''' is an explanation.
A '''theory''' is an explanation.
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*In layman’s terms, if something is said to be “just a theory,” it usually means that it is a mere guess, or is unproved. It might even lack credibility. But in scientific terms, a theory implies that something has been proven and is generally accepted as being true. [http://wilstar.com/theories.htm]
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*In layman’s terms, if something is said to be “just a theory,” it usually means that it is a mere guess, or is unproved. It might even lack credibility. But in scientific terms, a theory implies that something has been proven and is generally accepted as being true. [http://wilstar.com/theories.htm]
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The term "theory" is often used outside of the realm of [[physical science]], such as in [[music theory]], [[number theory]], or [[Marxist theory]].