Because it picks the explanation that fits best, abduction is often called inference to the best:
AExpectation
BExclamation
CExplanation
DExploration
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Explanation
1. Several accounts might fit the facts.
2. One is chosen as strongest.
3. So it is the best explanation.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Philosophy, Chapter 5, Logic and Reasoning._
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