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The term mathematical theory is used to refer to a mathematical subfield. A theory can be a body of knowledge, and so in this sense a "mathematical theory" refers to an area of mathematical research.^[1]^[2] This is distinct from the idea of mathematical models. Branches of mathematics like group theory and number theory are examples of this.

See also

List of mathematical theories
Unifying theories in mathematics
Theorem, a statement with a mathematical proof

References

^ Nelson, Sam. "Theorems and Theories". www.esotericka.org.
^ Chu-Carroll, Mark C. (March 13, 2007). "Theorems, Lemmas, and Corollaries". Good Math, Bad Math blog.

External links

Langlands, Robert P. (January 2010). "Is there beauty in mathematical theories?" (PDF).
Boero, Paolo. "Approaching Mathematical Theories in Junior High School". Dipartimento di Matematica, Università di Genova.
Corry, Leo. "Reflexive Thinking in Mathematics: Formal and Non-formal Aspects" (PDF). Tel Aviv.

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