A sweeping generalization is when you apply a fair rule to an exceptional case. Irrespective of the circumstances of the exceptional case. For example, one says "Every person should run a mile each day." Although this is somewhat good advice for your health, what if someone just had a heart transplant or has Asthma. There are always two parts to a S.G. --1. The rule 2. The case.
sweeping generalization
sweeping statement, simplification, oversimplification, overview, generality, broad view
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The word "generalization" is the noun form of the word "generalize. " An example of a sentence using the word "generalization" is "Their theory is a broad generalization that doesn't always hold true. "
Hasty generalizations are often typified by exaggeration and poor preparation. Thus, one example of a hasty generalization may be "everyone knows what generalizations are." While a hasty generalization may sound accurate at first, a cursory fact check can quickly disprove it.
The paragraph employs the fallacy of hasty generalization, making a sweeping conclusion based on insufficient evidence or a small sample size.
An example of a valid generalization is that "most people enjoy spending time outdoors." This generalization is based on the observation that a large majority of individuals exhibit a preference for outdoor activities.
"All women love to shop." "Harriers crash."
Stating that you don't enjoy movies with the word romancein their titles
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My classmate's house is big, so his family must be rich :) (Hasty generalization is a claim that, as it may seem fact at first, can be quickly and easily disproved) Apex :)
No. A generalization cannot be proved correct. Even this generalization about a generalization could be incorrect. Anywho, and generalization could never be proven correct.