Example of Inference:
Scenario: You see a person walking down the street with an umbrella, even though the sun is shining.
Inference: You can infer that it might have rained recently, or the person is expecting rain soon.
Explanation:
* Observation: Person with an umbrella on a sunny day.
* Prior knowledge: Umbrellas are used to protect from rain.
* Inference: Therefore, it is likely that it rained recently or will rain soon.
Other possible inferences:
* The person might be carrying the umbrella for protection from the sun.
* They might simply like the umbrella and use it for fashion.
This example demonstrates how we use our observations and existing knowledge to make logical deductions about the world around us. Inference is a key aspect of understanding and interpreting information.