- Data is observed. (effect)
- Then the cause/explanation is Abduced.
- Then, given that explanation, a new rule is Induced.
- Having an induced a rule, now we can use Deduction to create predictions (effects) for new data elements.
- The cycle repeats from these deduced effects.
Flaws
- The abducted explanation may not hold for all populations.
- The rules induced may be incorrect (cause may be different).
- Repeating the cycle may entrench the flaws.