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1. The process of incorporating observations about a situation or phenomenon into a framework of prior knowledge, allowing one to propose possible explanations for it. This type of reasoning is necessary for the formulation of hypotheses using the scientific method. 2. Using specific observations or accepted scientific facts to develop tentative explanations for situations or phenomena. This process often involves the use of analogies in developing possible explanations, also known as hypotheses.

Added: Fri Dec 21 2007
Last Modified: Thu Aug 28 2008

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Scientific method Observation Abductive reasoning Hypothesis Experiment Deductive reasoning Deduction Result Expected result Observed result Conclusion

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