Strong inference
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Strong inference
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In philosophy of science, strong inference is a model of scientific inquiry that emphasizes the need for alternative hypotheses, rather than a single hypothesis to avoid confirmation bias. The term "strong inference" was coined by John R. Platt, a biophysicist at the University of Chicago. Platt notes that some fields, such as molecular biology and high-energy physics, seem to adhere strongly to strong inference, with very beneficial results for the rate of progress in those fields.
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Philosophy of science concept emphasizing the need for alternative hypotheses
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strong_inference
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2023-08-10T01:59:25Z
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