What is the difference between inference and assumption?

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What is the difference between inference and assumption?

Answer 1

ASSUMPTIONS-(dic def)something taken for granted: something that is believed to be true without proof

Make no assumptions before looking at the evidence

C. S. Lewis Reflections on the Psalms 1961

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EXAMPLES of assumption(in a sentence):

"Make no assumptions before looking at the evidence."

“Cruelty will be slyly advocated by the assumption that its only opposite is sentimentality."

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INFERENCE-(dic def) a conclusion drawn from evidence or reasoning ;the process of reasoning from a premise to a conclusion;something that is implied  

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EXAMPLES of inference (in a sentence):

"Valid inferences, applied to incorrect premises, can lead to either incorrect or correct conclusions."

"The weather man accidentally made a false inference even though he had some evidence the weather would have 83% of mild showers."

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Answer 2

Inference means that their is a factual basis for your interpretation of the events.  Assumptions are based on previous interactions and their outcomes.

Answer 3

The SENDER hints at something (infer) without adequate objective evidence.

The RECEIVER assumes (assumption) something as true without adequate objective evidence.