Definition:

Abductive reasoning is a form of logical inference that involves making educated guesses or plausible explanations in order to arrive at the most likely conclusion, despite lacking complete evidence or certainty.

Subtitles:

  • Process: How does abductive reasoning work?
  • Characteristics: Key features of abductive reasoning
  • Examples: Instances illustrating abductive reasoning
  • Comparison with Other Forms of Reasoning: Differentiating abductive reasoning from deductive and inductive reasoning