theoretical procedures
[θɪ'ɒrɛtɪkəl prə'siːdʒərz]
noun phrasefeminine pluralpl: procedimentos teóricos
procedimentos teóricos
1. systematic methods or processes based on theoretical principles rather than practical application or empirical testing
The research team followed theoretical procedures to develop a new mathematical model.
A equipe de pesquisa seguiu procedimentos teóricos para desenvolver um novo modelo matemático.
2. established guidelines or protocols grounded in scientific or academic theory for conducting research, analysis, or investigations
Theoretical procedures in linguistics help scholars analyze language patterns systematically.
Os procedimentos teóricos em linguística ajudam os estudiosos a analisar padrões de linguagem sistematicamente.
3. formal methodologies based on conceptual frameworks rather than hands-on experimentation
Medical students must master theoretical procedures before clinical practice.
Os estudantes de medicina devem dominar os procedimentos teóricos antes da prática clínica.
This term is primarily used in academic and professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian universities and research institutions, 'procedimentos teóricos' is standard terminology in formal papers and dissertations. The phrase emphasizes the distinction between theory-based work and practical application, which is particularly important in fields like medicine, engineering, and social sciences.
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