Theory provides explanation and idea of what is happening around us on any phenomena. It must be testable so that people don’t come up with crazy ideas. Theory also explains and predicts the relationship between variables. Theory helps researchers to increase their awareness of interconnections and broader significance of data. Researchers use theory to guide the design and the interpretation of results. It also connects the study to the existing knowledge. Researchers can have a bigger picture of a problem and helps them to thing from different perspectives.
