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Abduction

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Inference to the best explanation: the hypothesis that best explains the evidence is thereby supported.

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Hoofprints, whinnying, missing oats — the horse hypothesis wins without an eyewitness.

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Abduction supports; it never certifies. "Best available explanation" is a ranking, and rankings can be upset by tomorrow's entry.