Valid and Invalid Generalization

What is a generalization?

• A fact

• An opinion

• A broad statement about a subject based on information, observations, and experiences.

• What a passage is mostly about

Which of the following words signals a valid generalization?

• Many

• Everyone

• Never

• Always

A generalization that is logical and supported by facts and examples is

• Valid

• Faulty

A generalization that can be proven false is

• Valid

• Faulty

Which of the follow words signals a faulty generalization?

• All

• Most

• Several

• Few

Many kids don't like to wake up before 7:00 am.

This statement is a

• Fact

• Opinion

• Generalization

Kids should be allowed to have candy in school.

This statement is a

• Fact

• Opinion

• Generalization

Most toddlers are messy eaters.

This statement is a

• Fact

• Opinion

• Generalization

Which of the following words signals a valid generalization?

• Never

• Always

• Typically

• Everyone

Which of the following words signals a faulty generalization?

• None

• Often

• Probably

• Might