Inferentiaali
Inferentiaali is a theoretical concept used in discussions of reasoning and cognitive modeling. It denotes a type of cognitive or computational process in which conclusions are derived through explicit, traceable inference steps from premises to results. The term emphasizes the structure and justification of reasoning rather than merely the final answer or pattern recognition.
Etymology and usage: Inferentiaali is a neologism formed in Finnish, combining the English word inference with
Core ideas: The central idea of inferentiaali is transparency of inference. An inferentiaali-driven account requires that
Applications: In AI, inferentiaali-inspired models aim to produce interpretable decision chains andExplanation graphs that users can
Example: From premises such as “All humans are mortal” and “Socrates is a human,” an inferentiaali approach
See also: inference, inferential reasoning, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, abductive reasoning, explanation in artificial intelligence.