I found these explanations reasonable and consistent with those earlier speeches and writings.
Such a theory should give a consistent and complete explanation of the object it studies.
But it is a consistent explanation of what these things are and where they've come from.
Madden's most important contribution is his consistent explanation of strategy.
Those who did grant interviews gave consistent explanations of their payments: They are necessary compensation for the doctors' work.
But it is a consistent explanation for the delay.
Once a consistent explanation is found, a scientist might come back later and summarize all the data in a 'review' article.
The only explanation consistent with the psychology which the accused had displayed up to that point is this.
Though Simon admitted this hypothesis did not explain every aspect of the experience, he thought it was the most plausible and consistent explanation.
Coherence refers to a consistent and overarching explanation for all facts.