Briefly explain the difference between fact and inference, and provide an example of each.

What will be an ideal response?


- A fact is something that has been directly observed to be true while an inference is a conclusion based on speculation.
* An example of a fact is, "I failed my math exam last quarter."
* An example of an inference is, "Based on last quarter's math exam, I will fail this quarter's exam, too."
- Student examples will vary.

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