Asked by Matthew Fasic on May 23, 2024
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Briefly explain the difference between fact and inference,and provide an example of each.
Fact
Something that has been directly observed to be true and thus has been proven to be true.
Inference
Conclusion based on speculation.
- Differentiate between facts and inferences in communication.
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Sarah AlbannawMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
-A fact is something that has been directly observed to be true while an inference is a conclusion based on speculation.
-An example of a fact is,"I failed my math exam last quarter."
-An example of an inference is,"Based on last quarter's math exam,I will fail this quarter's exam,too."
-Student examples will vary.
-An example of a fact is,"I failed my math exam last quarter."
-An example of an inference is,"Based on last quarter's math exam,I will fail this quarter's exam,too."
-Student examples will vary.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between facts and inferences in communication.