Question

multiple-choice question
what is an inference?
a guess
another word for hypothesis
a logical conclusion based on observations and prior knowledge

Explanation:

An inference is not just a guess (which is more random) nor is it another word for hypothesis (a hypothesis is a proposed explanation to be tested). An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from observations and prior knowledge.

Answer:

C. A logical conclusion based on observations and prior knowledge (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C with A: A guess, B: Another word for hypothesis, C: A logical conclusion based on observations and prior knowledge)