invalid inference
[ɪnˈvælɪd ˈɪnfərəns]
noun phrasepl: invalid inferences
inferência inválida
1. A conclusion drawn from premises that does not logically follow or violates rules of logical deduction
The detective made an invalid inference when he concluded the suspect was guilty based solely on circumstantial evidence.
O detetive fez uma inferência inválida quando concluiu que o suspeito era culpado baseado apenas em evidência circunstancial.
2. A reasoning process that fails to establish a valid logical connection between evidence and conclusion
Drawing a conclusion from a single data point is often an invalid inference in statistical analysis.
Tirar uma conclusão de um único ponto de dados é frequentemente uma inferência inválida na análise estatística.
3. In formal logic, a deduction that violates logical rules or fallacious reasoning
The argument contained an invalid inference due to the affirming the consequent fallacy.
O argumento continha uma inferência inválida devido à falácia de afirmar o consequente.
This term is predominantly used in academic, philosophical, and logical contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil and Portugal, it is commonly encountered in university courses on logic, philosophy, rhetoric, and critical thinking. The concept is emphasized in formal education to develop critical thinking skills and avoid logical fallacies in argumentation.
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