Question

In order to make an inference about a text you need to

Answer 1

To make an inference you need textual evidence and prior knowledge.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is: look beyond the details and information provided

Inference refers to the conclusion that we make about a writing after considering all basis of evidence and reasoning. In order to write inference, we need to even cross check the data or information that provided by the writers in order to eliminate potential bias.