Generalization

What is a generalization?

• A type of animal

• A broad statement that applies to many things

• A specific fact about one thing

• A question about a topic

A valid (true) generalization is not supported by facts.

• True

• False

"__________ cats hate water" is a generalization, but it’s not true for all cats.

Read the statement: "All fish live in water." Is this a correct generalization?

• Yes, because all fish live in water.

• No, because some fish do not live in water.

• Yes, because fish cannot live out of water.

• No, because fish can live on land.

What is an example of a generalization about the weather?

• The weather is nice today.

• It rained yesterday.

• I like sunny days.

• Summer is usually hot.

Is it true that generalizations are categorized as being valid (true) and invalid (false).

• True

• False

Which of these is an example of a generalization?

• All dogs have fur.

• My dog is brown.

• I saw a dog at the park today.

• Dogs are better than cats

"All students love math" is a valid generalization.

• True

• False

Read the statement: "All fruits are sweet." Is this a correct generalization?

• Yes, because all fruits are sweet.

• No, because some fruits are not sweet.

• Yes, because fruits are always sweet.

• No, because all fruits are sour.

What should you be careful about when making generalizations?

• Writing them in cursive.

• Making them too specific.

• Making them too broad or not true for everyone.

• Using too many examples.