(n., also "colligature") A form of retroduction (q.v.) in which, given a particular set of facts, one hypothesizes a theory to cover the facts.
Примеры использования:
"[C]onsider the facts. Is it a coincidence that [the body was] found at the very point where the train pitches and sways as it comes round on the points? Is not that the place where an object upon the roof might be expected to fall off? The points would affect no object inside the train. Either the body fell from the roof, or a very curious coincidence has occurred. But now consider the question of the blood. Of course, there was no bleeding on the line if the body had bled elsewhere. Each fact is suggestive in itself. Together they have a cumulative force.”
“And the ticket, too!” I cried.
“Exactly. We could not explain the absence of a ticket. This would explain it. Everything fits together.” (from Conan-Doyle's Adventure of the Bruce Partington Plans." | "Wow, look at Jackson's house: the mailbox is full; there's newspapers piled up on the front porch; but his car's still there." "Maybe he's dead in there." "Maybe he's been kidnapped by aliens" "Both of those theories cover the facts, but I don't know ..." "Oh, stop it: this is easily settled: let's go and look."
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