Inference to the Best Explanation

Inference to the Best Explanation is a way of reasoning where we look at different possible causes for something we observe and choose the one that best explains it. For example, if your floor is wet, you might infer it rained because that explains the wetness best. We pick the explanation that makes the most sense, fits the evidence, and is less likely to be false. It’s a common way we form beliefs or conclusions when multiple ideas could be true, but one provides the clearest and most reasonable explanation.