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Inference - GCSE Psychology Definition

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Inference in psychology refers to the process of drawing a conclusion based on the information and evidence you have, even if it is not directly stated. In other words, when you make an inference, you are using clues to work out something that isn't obvious at first glance.

In GCSE Psychology, this might involve figuring out what someone's behaviour or body language suggests about their thoughts or feelings. It's like being a detective, piecing together bits of evidence to understand what is happening in someone's mind.

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Raj joined Save My Exams in 2024 as a Senior Content Creator for Psychology & Sociology. Prior to this, she spent fifteen years in the classroom, teaching hundreds of GCSE and A Level students. She has experience as Subject Leader for Psychology and Sociology, and her favourite topics to teach are research methods (especially inferential statistics!) and attachment. She has also successfully taught a number of Level 3 subjects, including criminology, health & social care, and citizenship.

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