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inferential
01
characterized by the process of drawing conclusions based on available information or evidence
02
related to the process of reasoning, specifically drawing conclusions from general statements or assumptions
03
derived or capable of being derived by inference
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based on interpretation; not directly expressed
05
resembling or dependent on or arrived at by inference
Example
Detectives use inferential reasoning to connect clues and solve crimes by drawing logical conclusions from the available evidence.
The professor emphasized the importance of inferential skills, encouraging students to draw logical conclusions from the data.
In the courtroom, lawyers rely on inferential arguments to persuade the jury by drawing logical inferences from presented evidence.
In scientific research, inferential statistics are used to make predictions and draw inferences about populations based on sample data.
The philosopher employed inferential reasoning to develop a comprehensive ethical framework, starting from foundational moral principles.
