INTRODUCTION
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
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Question
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There are two fish in the bowl.
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They are eating their food.
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They like their food.
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Both fish are blue.
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Detailed explanation-1: -An inference is the process of reasoning from what we think is true to what else is true. An inference can be logical or illogical. Important is that an inference is synonymous with the reasoning of an argument or what we call metaphorically a trail of reasoning.
Detailed explanation-2: -An inference is a conclusion that has been reached by way of evidence and reasoning. For example, if you notice someone making a disgusted face after they’ve taken a bite of their lunch, you can infer that they do not like it.
Detailed explanation-3: -In this definition of inference, there are two types of inference: inductive inference and deductive inference.
Detailed explanation-4: -“I don’t see Anne. She said she was tired, so she must have gone home to bed.” “Sarah’s been at the gym a lot; she must be trying to lose weight.” “Jacko is a dog, and all dogs love belly rubs. So Jacko must love belly rubs.”