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rachelle l
rachelle l asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 1 decade ago

What are the differences between description and inference?

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  • Acer
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    Description is listing properties that you see.

    Inference is concluding a property based on assumptions or rules held true.

    I describe you as blue, I infer you are cold.

  • VGladys
    4 years ago

    Inference vs description

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