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.

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.