2006-06-30 09:33:58 · 11 answers · asked by feeshbulb 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
A theory is something stated as a hypothesis. A theorem has most likely been proven or agreed to.
For example, a theory would be, "There are ponies in the center of the Earth." It may sound unreasonable, but is yet to be proven wrong or right.
A theorem, however, would be the Pythagorean theorem. It was once stated as a theory, but was soon proven with the right triangle.
2006-06-30 09:36:50 · answer #1 · answered by tingaling 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
A theory is a set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena.
A theorem is an idea that has been demonstrated as true or is assumed to be so demonstrable.
2006-06-30 16:40:24 · answer #2 · answered by catts_purrrrr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A theory is an interesting proposition not based on fact and not proven.
A theorem has been tried and is true.
2006-06-30 16:35:30 · answer #3 · answered by koolbreeze 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theorem is a short statement with a proof.
Theory is a long description of how some part of the world works.
it might or might not have some theorems as part of it, and does not necessarilty have a proof.
2006-06-30 16:35:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theory: A set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena
Theorem: An idea that has been demonstrated as true or is assumed to be so demonstrable
2006-06-30 16:38:02 · answer #5 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A theory is something that is thought to be true and a Theorem is something that has been proven to be true.
2006-06-30 17:40:52 · answer #6 · answered by ~Pebbles~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEORY - statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena.
THEOREM - idea that has been demonstrated as true or is assumed to be so demonstrable
2006-06-30 16:39:57 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theory cannot be proved( yet)
but a theorem can be tried and proved right/wrong
2006-06-30 16:37:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well theory is a collection of ideas and experiments proved to be true, used in science
Theorem is used in Mathematics, and is same as in science.
2006-06-30 16:40:48 · answer #9 · answered by thelostone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One has a y the other has an em
2006-06-30 16:35:35 · answer #10 · answered by billy g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋