A research assistant, Maya, is working on a study investigating how people categorize visual objects. She measures the reaction times of participants identifying different geometric shapes. Maya’s supervisor explains that because cognitive processes cannot be directly observed, she will need to make an inference about these processes based on the reaction time data.
Explain what is meant by inference in the context of cognitive psychology, using Maya’s study to illustrate your answer.
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