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Direct linkWackerly, Jay Wm. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2021
This commentary provides an overview of abduction, also known as Inference to the Best Explanation, and argues that the term and relevant problem-solving methods should be adopted by chemistry educators. Abductive reasoning, especially within the context of science and medicine, continues to be an active area of exploration for philosophers and…
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Logical Thinking
