A theory was an individual's attempt at explaining facts or an event. It was an idea or set of ideas which was scientifically tested and proven. A theory was based on a wide range of data. The theory might begin as a hypothesis, where it was first formulated. (TOS: "The Corbomite Maneuver", "The Enemy Within", "Space Seed"; Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country; TNG: "A Matter Of Honor"; VOY: "Deadlock")
Branches of science
- Quantum warp theory
- Temporal theory
- Warp theory
Theories and principles
Mathematics
Philosophy
Science
- Elway Theorem
- Hodgkin's Law of Parallel Planetary Development
- Schlezholt's Theory of Multiple Big Bangs
- Wang's Second Postulate
