Making Inferences, Predictions and Assumptions

               At first we might think that inferences, predictions and assumptions are the same as one another. But after learning a couple of things about it, I discovered that it each has its own distinction.

        An inference is some kind of a conclusion or judgement that something occurred without being able to witness it but it made sense that it occurred. In making inferences we have to choose a presumable explanation from the facts at hand. It is done by using hints or clues to help us read between the lines.

      On the other hand, prediction is figuring out what will happen next. It is made by using previous knowledge based on experience, together with the clues from the story.

       In difference with the first two topics, an assumption believes that something is true even without proof. When one makes an assumption, he sees and hears only what he wants to see and hear. Things are not as apparent as they are because clarifications are not made. Assumptions are often defended and believed as correct though it has been proven false in most cases.