Avoiding Unsupported Inferences — Avoiding Unsupported Inferences

When interpreting an image, it is crucial to avoid making unsupported assumptions about the subject matter. Different photographers can capture the same subject in the same setting, each making separate creative choices.

Because different images can present different perspectives of the same scene, researchers should avoid drawing definitive conclusions from a single photograph. We must treat subjective interpretations of visual scenes as open questions rather than established facts.