Prediction - Informal prediction

A prediction is a statement or claim that a particular event will occur in the future. The etymology of this word is Latin (from præ- "before" plus dicere "to say"). Prediction - Informal prediction. Outside the rigorous context of science, prediction is often confused with informed guess or opinion. A prediction of this kind might be valid and useful if the predictor is a knowledgeable person in the field and is employing sound reasoning and accurate data. Pre ...

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In a scientific context, a prediction is a rigorous (often quantitative) statement about what will happen under specific conditions, typically expressed in the form If A is true, then B will also be true. The scientific method is built on testing predictions which are logical consequences of scientific theories. A scientific theory whose predictions are not in accordance with observations will probably be rejected. Additionally, if new theories generate many new predictions, they are often highly valued, for they can be quickly and ea ...

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Prediction, Prediction - Informal prediction, Prediction - Supernatural, Prediction - Scientific prediction, Prediction - Example, Prediction - Prediction in fiction

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