Vorannahme
Vorannahme is a German term that denotes an assumption or belief held before a discussion, investigation, or assessment. It is formed from vor- (“before”) and Annahme (“assumption”). The concept is used in everyday language as well as in scientific and philosophical contexts to describe starting points that influence interpretation and inquiry. A Vorannahme can be neutral and practical, but it also has the potential to bias reasoning if it remains unexamined.
In philosophy and science, Vorannahmen refer to foundational beliefs or expectations that underlie the formulation of
In statistics and cognitive science, the related concept of a prior reflects a Vorannahme about the likely
Overall, Vorannahme denotes preexisting beliefs that frame inquiry and interpretation. Recognizing and critically examining these preconceptions
See also: Vorurteil, Annahme, Hypothese, Prior (Statistics).