The kind of inference with this form-Phenomenon Q, E provides the best explanation for Q, therefore, it is probable that E is true-is known as …
A) Inference to the best explanation
B) Deductive argument
C) Analogical argument
D) Scientific reasoning

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Inference to the best explanation is a form of reasoning where one concludes that, among various hypotheses, the one that best explains a particular phenomenon is likely to be true. This contrasts with deductive and analogical arguments, or the broader category of scientific reasoning, which may use different forms of inference.

The Kind of Inference with This Form-Phenomenon Q, E Provides