Inferences are steps in reasoning, moving from premises to logical consequences; etymologically, the word infer means to "carry forward". ... Deduction is inference deriving logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true, with the laws of valid inference being studied in logic.

Is inference inductive or deductive?

Deductive reasoning, or deduction, is making an inference based on widely accepted facts or premises. If a beverage is defined as "drinkable through a straw," one could use deduction to determine soup to be a beverage. Inductive reasoning, or induction, is making an inference based on an observation, often of a sample.

What is the difference of inference and deduction?

Inference: is an interpretation that goes beyond the literal information given. Deduction: is an understanding based on the evidence given in the text. e.g. the police find a body with a knife sticking out of it. They can deduce that the person has probably been murdered.