What is difference between assumption and course of action?

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Assumption is something taken for granted, while course of action is a plan of steps to achieve a goal.

Assumption is a belief or statement taken for granted without proof.
Course of action is a plan or series of steps taken to achieve a specific goal.
Assumption is often made at the beginning of a decision-making process.
Course of action is the result of analyzing a situation and determining the best steps to take.
For example, assuming that all customers prefer a certain product is an assumption, while creating a marketing campaign to increase sales is a course of action.