Form hypothesis based on inferences. Teachers make inferences as to why students behave as they do. Learning is an inference made from observed changes in behavior. Inference Examples - The brass knob is not shiny. I infer that the office is not used often.
Iodine turns purple on a potato chip.
It can be inferred that it contains starch. Through the window I see the flag waving. It must be windy out. That star is brighter than the others. I infer it is closer to Earth than the others.