Definitions
- Referring to making a prediction or estimate without any factual basis or evidence. - Talking about forming an opinion or conclusion based on incomplete or insufficient information. - Describing an attempt to answer a question or solve a problem without certainty or accuracy.
- Referring to making a prediction or calculation based on available information and evidence. - Talking about forming an opinion or conclusion based on partial or incomplete data. - Describing an attempt to determine a value or quantity with some degree of accuracy or precision.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making predictions or calculations.
- 2Both can be based on incomplete or insufficient information.
- 3Both can be used to answer questions or solve problems.
- 4Both require some degree of uncertainty or lack of complete knowledge.
What is the difference?
- 1Basis: Guessing is done without any factual basis or evidence, while estimation is based on available information and evidence.
- 2Precision: Estimation aims to determine a value or quantity with some degree of accuracy or precision, while guessing does not have such a goal.
- 3Method: Estimation involves using available data and applying mathematical or logical methods to arrive at a conclusion, while guessing is often based on intuition or personal experience.
- 4Connotation: Guessing can have a negative connotation of being unreliable or untrustworthy, while estimation is more neutral and can be associated with professionalism or expertise.
- 5Usage: Estimation is more commonly used in professional or technical contexts, while guessing is more informal and casual.
Remember this!
Guessing and estimation both involve making predictions or calculations without complete knowledge or certainty. However, the difference between guessing and estimation is their basis, precision, method, connotation, and usage. Guessing is often based on intuition or personal experience and lacks a factual basis or precision, while estimation is based on available information and aims to determine a value or quantity with some degree of accuracy or precision. Estimation is more commonly used in professional or technical contexts, while guessing is more informal and casual.
