Inferences
Definition
Logical deductions or conclusions drawn from evidence gathered through observation, experimentation, analysis of data, documents, etc., in order to reach broader understandings about political phenomena.
Analogy
Making inferences is like solving a puzzle. You gather various pieces of information (evidence) from different sources and put them together to see the bigger picture (broader understanding).
Related terms
Generalization: Drawing broader conclusions about an entire population based on observations or experiments conducted on a smaller sample within that population.
Inductive Reasoning: A logical process in which general conclusions are drawn from specific observations or examples.
Deductive Reasoning: A logical process in which specific conclusions are derived from general principles or theories.
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