generalization

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Generalization' is when you make a broad statement or idea based on a few specific instances. Think of it like creating a rule based on a small sample, for example, stating 'All cats hate water' because few cats you know do.

Examples in Different Contexts

In social activism, 'generalization' can hinder understanding diverse groups. An activist might say, 'Generalizations about impoverished communities can perpetuate negative stereotypes.'

Practice Scenarios

Academic

Scenario:

Our conducted experiment shows that people who consume less sugar have less risk of developing diabetes. Should we look more into this?

Response:

I support that. By making a generalization from our study, we can further research the relations between sugar intake and diabetes.

Creative

Scenario:

Increasingly, our clients seem to prefer clean and simple designs. Should we reconsider our approach towards the design software?

Response:

Agreed. Given our client feedback, a generalization can be made that minimalist design is in demand. We can adapt our toolkit accordingly.