Inference- S.S. Notes

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Inference- S.S. Notes

• How do Archaeologists use Inference?
• What is an inference?

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Inference-

• Inference- One of many strategies used in reading
  and observing.
• An educated guess formed by using background
  knowledge and personal experiences to draw
  conclusions not explicitly stated.
• TAKING IN FACTS OR INFORMATION AND COMING UP WITH
  OUR OWN CONCLUSION.

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When To Use Inference-

• Not knowing all the facts and you piece together
  the entire story using prior knowledge or
  experience.
• Example Your dog barking What can you infer?
• You call a friend and the phone keeps on
  ringingwhat can you infer?

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Archaeologists Using Inference-

• Archaeologist must use all the evidence or facts
  they can gather to interpret the record of an
  artifact or culture.
• But remember all the information may not be there
  so they piece what they do have with what they
  already know. This is inference.
• NOTICE INFERENCE IS NOT FACT!!! It is only one of
  many possibilities.

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In summary section provide a clear understanding
of inferences by using examples or analogies.
(3-4 sentences)