Definitions
- Drawing a conclusion based on evidence or reasoning. - Making an educated guess based on available information. - Using logical deduction to arrive at a likely explanation.
- Assuming something to be true without sufficient evidence. - Making a judgment or assumption without proper justification. - Believing something to be true without any proof or basis.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making assumptions or conclusions.
- 2Both are based on available information or evidence.
- 3Both can be used to fill in gaps in knowledge or understanding.
What is the difference?
- 1Evidence: Inference relies on evidence or logical deduction, while presumption may lack sufficient evidence or justification.
- 2Justification: Inference is based on logical reasoning and evidence, while presumption may lack proper justification or proof.
- 3Certainty: Inference is a more certain conclusion based on evidence, while presumption is a less certain assumption without sufficient evidence.
- 4Connotation: Inference is often associated with a positive connotation of logical deduction, while presumption can have a negative connotation of making unwarranted assumptions.
- 5Usage: Inference is more commonly used in academic or professional settings, while presumption is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Inference and presumption both involve making assumptions or conclusions based on available information. However, the difference between the two is that inference is based on logical deduction and evidence, while presumption lacks sufficient evidence or justification. Inference is a more certain conclusion, while presumption is a less certain assumption. Additionally, inference is more commonly used in academic or professional settings, while presumption is more commonly used in everyday language.
