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Generalization
/dʒˌɛnəɹəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/
/ˌdʒɛnɝəɫɪˈzeɪʃən/, /ˌdʒɛnɹəɫɪˈzeɪʃən/Generalization
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reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
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an idea or conclusion having general application
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the process of creating broad or universal principles by identifying common characteristics or patterns among specific instances
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(psychology) the tendency to show an identical response to similar but distinct stimuli
generalization
n
Example
The media's generalization of a certain community can perpetuate stereotypes and misconceptions.
In mathematics, generalization involves extending a theorem or concept to a broader set of conditions or variables.
In psychology, researchers use generalization to formulate theories about human behavior based on observations of individual subjects.
Historians make generalizations about historical events by identifying recurring themes and patterns across different time periods.
Statistical inference allows scientists to make generalizations about a population based on a sample of data.
