Theory seeks to

a. simplify a complex reality
b. confront reality in all its complexity by focusing on the unique aspects of each phenomenon
c. explain phenomena without predicting them
d. predict phenomena without explaining them
e. distort reality in order to improve forecasting ability


A

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