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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2024)
The application of theories in geography
Authors
Clifford Anariochi B, Ojule Emmanuel S C
Abstract
Relevance of theories in research endeavours in any field cannot be
over emphasized because a theory is contemplative and rational type or
generalizing thinking or the results of such thinking. A theory is constructed
on the basis of several extensively tested hypotheses. Theories represent truly
broad general principles- unifying concepts that tie together the laws that
govern nature. This paper examines the application of theories in geography and
observed that geography as a scientific discipline makes use of both inductive
theories and deductive theories, though, since the methodological changes of
geography, geographers have not been able to produce sufficient theories or
laws own their own and that most theories used in geography presently are from
the disciplines of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. The paper revealed
that the major roles of theories in geographic research include orientation,
conceptualization and classification, summarizing, predicting of facts and
pointing gaps in knowledge. The paper concludes by noting that the emergence of
geographical theories therefore, is a step taken to increase one level of
understanding and comprehension of the objective environment and of the way
humanity interact with and changes those environments.
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Pages:13-17
How to cite this article:
Clifford Anariochi B, Ojule Emmanuel S C "The application of theories in geography". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 13-17
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