RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -An inference is a logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and prior experience.

Detailed explanation-2: -Observation: something noticed or perceived through your senses, such as: seeing, hearing, or touching something directly. “I hear thunder” is an observation. Inference: a conclusion that is developed through evidence, reasoning, or past observations. “Because I hear thunder, it will rain” is an inference.

Detailed explanation-3: -The explanation of an observation is called a hypothesis. There is always at least one alternative hypothesis. The alternative hypothesis suggests that a specific factor causes a result.

Detailed explanation-4: -Observation: The grass on the school’s front lawn is wet. Possible inferences: All of these inferences could possibly explain why the grass is wet. They are all based on prior experiences. We have all seen rain, sprinklers, morning dew, and dogs going to the bathroom.