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[[File:Ladder of inference.svg.png|The ladder of inference]]

[[File:Ladder of inference.svg.png|thumbnail|350px|The ladder of inference]]

The ''ladder of inference'' is a "model that describes how people move from observable facts to their own conclusions and actions, often unconsciously. It represents a series of mental steps: starting with selecting some data, then adding meaning and assumptions, drawing conclusions, and finally taking action based on those [[belief]]s. Understanding this process allows for reflection and can help in avoiding [[cognitive biases]] and making more [[Rationality|reasoned]] [[Decision making|decisions]].<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+the+ladder+of+inference&sca_esv=be5f5ad743b3614b&sxsrf=AE3TifO5erEGfisTfW7adZ_HS_McMRMqFw%3A1760586116947&ei=hGnwaKzHOcSIptQPktyq2Ag&ved=0ahUKEwismeOw5qeQAxVEhIkEHRKuCosQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=what+is+the+ladder+of+inference&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiH3doYXQgaXMgdGhlIGxhZGRlciBvZiBpbmZlcmVuY2UyCxAAGIAEGJECGIoFMgYQABgHGB4yCxAAGIAEGJECGIoFMgYQABgHGB4yBhAAGAcYHjIGEAAYBxgeMgQQABgeMgYQABgIGB4yBhAAGAgYHjILEAAYgAQYhgMYigVIuDhQ2iJY8TFwA3gBkAEBmAHxAaAB7wuqAQYwLjExLjG4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgmgAuoFwgIHECMYsAMYJ8ICChAAGLADGNYEGEfCAg0QABiABBiwAxhDGIoFwgIOEAAYsAMY5AIY1gTYAQHCAhMQLhiABBiwAxhDGMgDGIoF2AEBwgIHECMYsAIYJ8ICBxAAGIAEGA3CAggQABgHGAoYHsICBRAAGIAEwgIIEAAYBxgIGB6YAwCIBgGQBhO6BgYIARABGAmSBwMzLjagB7N4sgcDMC42uAfJBcIHBTItOC4xyAc0&sclient=gws-wiz-serp What is the ladder of inference?]</ref>

The ''ladder of inference'' is a "model that describes how people move from observable facts to their own conclusions and actions, often unconsciously. It represents a series of mental steps: starting with selecting some data, then adding meaning and assumptions, drawing conclusions, and finally taking action based on those [[belief]]s. Understanding this process allows for reflection and can help in avoiding [[cognitive biases]] and making more [[Rationality|reasoned]] [[Decision making|decisions]].<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+the+ladder+of+inference&sca_esv=be5f5ad743b3614b&sxsrf=AE3TifO5erEGfisTfW7adZ_HS_McMRMqFw%3A1760586116947&ei=hGnwaKzHOcSIptQPktyq2Ag&ved=0ahUKEwismeOw5qeQAxVEhIkEHRKuCosQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=what+is+the+ladder+of+inference&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiH3doYXQgaXMgdGhlIGxhZGRlciBvZiBpbmZlcmVuY2UyCxAAGIAEGJECGIoFMgYQABgHGB4yCxAAGIAEGJECGIoFMgYQABgHGB4yBhAAGAcYHjIGEAAYBxgeMgQQABgeMgYQABgIGB4yBhAAGAgYHjILEAAYgAQYhgMYigVIuDhQ2iJY8TFwA3gBkAEBmAHxAaAB7wuqAQYwLjExLjG4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgmgAuoFwgIHECMYsAMYJ8ICChAAGLADGNYEGEfCAg0QABiABBiwAxhDGIoFwgIOEAAYsAMY5AIY1gTYAQHCAhMQLhiABBiwAxhDGMgDGIoF2AEBwgIHECMYsAIYJ8ICBxAAGIAEGA3CAggQABgHGAoYHsICBRAAGIAEwgIIEAAYBxgIGB6YAwCIBgGQBhO6BgYIARABGAmSBwMzLjagB7N4sgcDMC42uAfJBcIHBTItOC4xyAc0&sclient=gws-wiz-serp What is the ladder of inference?]</ref>