evidence inferential evidence A type of evidence where an assertion is derived from another assertion via logical inference or some non-logical but rational means. Inference is the process of deriving logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true, or alternatively, arriving at conclusions via some non-logical means of observation of patterns of facts, which can result in identifying new meanings and contexts for understanding. Given the evidence provided by a set of premises, deductive reasoning involves drawing conclusions that necessarily follow, i.e. are certain, whereas inductive reasoning generates conclusions that are likely to be, but are not necessarily, true. ECO:0000361 eco 2015-07-14T11:19:37Z mchibucos