Question

Which of these describes inference to the best explanation? it draws a conclusion based on what would best explain one's observations it is a deductive inference form it only applies to scientific observations it generally leads us away from scientific explanations?

Answer 1

It draws a conclusion based on what would best explain one's observations.

Inference is the process where logical consequences evolve from premises that are assumed to be true. Knowledge backed with observations and reasoning as evidence is used to make conclusions. It is also referred to as an educated guess and is not necessarily factual.