Q: Are inferences steps in reasoning? ¶
A: Yes, and moving from premises to conclusions.
Q: Is inference defeasible—that new information may undermine old conclusions? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is inference monotonic: if a conclusion is reached on the basis of a certain set of premises? ¶
A: Yes, and then that conclusion still holds if more premises are added.
Q: Is inference valid because it follows the form of a correct inference? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is inference known as a fallacy? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is inference monotonic if the addition of premises does not undermine previously reached conclusions? ¶
A: Yes, otherwise the relation is non-monotonic.
Q: Is inference Bayes' theorem? ¶
A: Yes.