Inference vs observation Flashcards

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observation

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Statement describing a fact

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Inference

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An inference is a statement based on an interpretation of the facts

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Inductive reasoning

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looks for patterns or rules of the natural world

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Deductive reasoning

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Compares new things to the rules of the natural world

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