Prediction and Inference

In the context of the Machine Learning Modeling Process, the term Prediction is often used interchangeably with the term Inference to refer to the output of a trained model based on model input data.

Nuance Differences Between the Terms

There are some nuanced differences between the terms that may or may not apply to the task at hand.

Confidence Levels and Intervals

Predictions/Inferences are often accompanied by Confidence Levels/Intervals that indicate degrees of certainty.

References

• Statistical Inference Web Search

• Wikipedia Statistical Inference Article

• Wikipedia Statistical Prediction Article

• Machine Learning Inference YouTube Search