theoretical techniques
[/ˌθɪərətɪkəl tɛkˈniks/]
noun phrasepl: theoretical techniques
técnicas teóricas
1. Methods and procedures based on abstract principles, concepts, and frameworks rather than practical application or empirical testing
The researcher employed theoretical techniques to analyze the data without conducting field experiments.
O pesquisador empregou técnicas teóricas para analisar os dados sem realizar experimentos de campo.
2. Systematic approaches in academic disciplines that rely on conceptual models and mathematical formulations
Theoretical techniques in physics include mathematical modeling and computational simulations.
Técnicas teóricas na física incluem modelagem matemática e simulações computacionais.
3. Methodologies grounded in established theory rather than hands-on experimentation
The course focuses on theoretical techniques for understanding linguistic patterns.
O curso se concentra em técnicas teóricas para compreender padrões linguísticos.
In both Brazilian and American academic cultures, 'theoretical techniques' is a standard term used to distinguish scholarly, conceptual work from practical or applied research. Brazilian universities emphasize the balance between theoretical and applied knowledge, while American institutions often separate pure research from application-oriented studies. The term is frequently encountered in dissertations, research papers, and academic conferences across both cultures.
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