Modeling as Scientific Reasoning—The Role of Abductive Reasoning for Modeling Competence

While the hypothetico-deductive approach, which includes inductive and deductive reasoning, is largely recognized in scientific there not much focus on abductive reasoning. Abductive reasoning describes theory-based attempt of explaining a phenomenon by cause. By integrating into framework for modeling competence, we strengthen idea being key practice science. The competence theoretically levels structuring process model construction application. aim this theoretical paper to extend including with impact whole process. can be understood as knowledge expanding construction. In combination application, such inferences might enrich processes. explain from best fitting guess important may foster deduction hypotheses further testing them empirically. Recent studies examples learners’ performance processes support part within extended used teaching learning competences