Scientists also make inferences from data that is received indirectly.

There are
many places scientists cannot visit due to safety or lack of access. For example,
when scientists study volcanoes, they use evidence from the area surrounding the
volcano to make inferences about the qualities of materials inside the volcano.
This type of inferential thinking also leads to another science process skill
called prediction.

● Inference is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

● Drawing an inference involves deriving a conclusion from a premise or set

of premises.

Premise is a statement which provides an evidence for another statement

Conclusin is a statement that is supported by one or more

Premise