Generalization
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Generalization, such as generalizing from a sample to a population, is one type of inductive argument.[1]
Strong vs. Weak Generalization
Logicians sometimes describe inductive generalizations on a continuum from strong to weak:
- A strong, or universal, generalization is one that is true of all members of a class, such as the statement "All humans are mammals."
- A weak, or particular, generalization is one that is true of certain members of class.
See also
References
- ↑ Henry A. Virkler (2005). "6", A Christian's Guide to Critical Thinking. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 180. ISBN 1-59752-661-4.
