Inference to the best explanation and Norton's material theory of induction

Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A 85:137-144 (2021)
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A Hybrid Theory of Induction.Adrià Segarra - forthcoming - British Journal for the Philosophy of Science.
Introduction.Elay Shech & Wendy S. Parker - 2021 - Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A 85:30-33.

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Explanation as a guide to induction.Roger White - 2005 - Philosophers' Imprint 5:1-29.
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