Statistical Inference Vocabulary

noun a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases

• It is important to avoid making sweeping generalizations based on limited data.
• Don't jump to conclusions without all the facts; generalizations can be misleading.
• Making assumptions without knowing all the details is a rookie mistake; avoid generalizing.
• Just because one person had a bad experience doesn't mean it's a generalization for everyone.

noun the rear end or hind part of something

adjective situated behind or at the rear

• The posterior distribution is calculated using Bayesian inference.
• The posterior probability of rain tomorrow is high.
• I need to work on my posterior chain at the gym.
• She always speaks her mind, never holding back her posterior thoughts.