inference is a deduction made based on information or reasoning that uses available data to reach a conclusion.
Inferring is deducing a result, by logic, based on the interpretation of other information. Inferring can also mean reaching a conclusion from other perceptions or from the analysis of one or more arguments.
It is a feminine noun and originated from Latin inference.
Example: If I have money, I will travel. If I travel, I will be happy. So if I have money, I'll be happy.
O syllogism it is a model of reasoning based on the idea of deduction from two premises, that is, it is a type of inference.
See also the meaning of Syllogism.
THE causal inference it happens when a causal relationship (cause and effect) is established between facts, based on the observation of events.
Example: It's raining. After the rain comes the sun. So the sun should come up soon.
rules of inference
Inference rules are methods used to make a deduction and arrive at a conclusion from one or more known premises. Basic arguments (assumptions) are used to arrive at a value (conclusion).
Examples
- Every dog is beautiful. Marley is a dog. So, Marley is cute.
- If X > 5 = P and X < 1 = P, then X > 5 = X < 1.
In this case X > 5 = P and X < 1 = P are the premises and X > 5 = X < 1 is the conclusion.
textual inference
Textual inference is related to reading comprehension. It means interpreting the elements that are explicit and implicit in the text, analyzing together everything that was written and understanding the central idea of the text. Textual inference may require some prior knowledge about the topic of reading.
Statistical inference
Statistical inference draws conclusions from collected sample data. These data are used as a basis to conclude about a given situation or hypothesis. This is what happens, for example, with the data collection carried out in the demographic census.
Inference synonyms
- Conclusion
- Implication
- Inference
- Induction
- Consequence
See also the Assumption Meaning.