This would be an hypothesis (an educated guess).
Hypothesis
An inference is a conclusion based on logical reasoning from other facts rather than something that is known as a fact. It does not really have an exact antonym. I suppose there are two classes on "non-inferences" - conclusions based on direct actual observation and in contrast, conclusions based on random guesswork or emotion or intuition without any logical basis.
Induction or inductive reasoning, sometimes called inductive logic, is the process of reasoning in which the premises of an argument are believed to support the conclusion but do not entail the premises; i.e. they do not ensure its truth. Induction is a form of reasoning that makes generalizations based on individual instances.[1] It is used to ascribe properties or relations to types based on an observation instance (i.e., on a number of observations or experiences); or to formulate laws based on limited observations of recurring phenomenal patterns.
deductive reasoning
An inference is a conclusion based on logical reasoning.
Inductive
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A logical interpretation based on observation is a conclusion drawn from facts or evidence that aligns with reasoning and common sense. It relies on the information gathered through observation to draw a valid and sound conclusion that is supported by a logical process of thinking.
This would be an hypothesis (an educated guess).
Inductive reasoning draws a conclusion based on observed patterns or evidence. For example, if every time you eat strawberries you get a stomach ache, you may conclude that you are allergic to strawberries. This conclusion is based on multiple instances of observation leading to a likely generalization.
Inductive reasoning is weaker than deductive reasoning because inductive reasoning is known as bottom-up logic where as deductive reasoning is known as top-down logic.
inference
An observation is a review of what happened. A conclusion is the reselts.
Inductive reasoning creates a conclusion that is likely to be true based on the evidence or patterns observed. It involves making generalizations from specific observations to form a broader understanding. However, the conclusion reached through inductive reasoning is not guaranteed to be true, as it is based on probability rather than certainty.
A Conclusion or deductions based on an observation.
Hypothesis