An inference is a conclusion that adds what you know to the

information in the text

Explanation:

Inference is an educated guess based on some information. Since an educated guess is a guess based on knowledge, it fits the definition given in the question perfectly:

An inference is a conclusion that adds what you know to the information in the text.

in "people in peace, not profit and war" chrisholm uses inductive reasoning for her argument against defense spending by stating that the new administration, like most americans, wanted to invest in social objectives, so they must not want to prioritize defense spending. mr. nixon said "we can delay no longer in launching new approaches to the problem that beset them", but chrisholm points out that the programs were delayed anyways.