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Methodological vs Theoretical - What's the difference?

methodological | theoretical |

As adjectives the difference between methodological and theoretical

is that methodological is of, pertaining to, or using methodology while theoretical is of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

methodological

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, pertaining to, or using methodology
  • * 2006 , Paul D. Hastings, Johanna Vyncke, Caroline Sullivan, Kelly E. McShane, Michael Benibgui, William Utendale, ,
    • No single study will ever be able to overcome any and all methodological limitations.

    Related terms

    * methodical * methodic

    theoretical

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

    • Derived terms

    * intertheoretical * intratheoretical * nontheoretical

    Coordinate terms

    * practical