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THIS WEEK’S SKILL LESSON… Generalizi ng
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THIS WEEK’S SKILL LESSON…
Generalizing
What does it mean to make a Generalization?
• You are making a statement about what several people or things have in common
For example…
• Many people like popcorn.
Non-example
• Everybody loves popcorn!!
This is a faulty generalization…
WHY??
What’s the difference?
Many people like popcorn.
VERSUS
Everybody loves popcorn.
Which generalization makes more sense?? WHY???
Example
• Many people wear glasses.
Non-example
• Only teachers wear glasses.
What’s the difference?
Many people wear glasses.
VERSUS
Only teachers wear glasses.
Let’s Review…
• Who can give an example of a generalization?
• Who can give an example of a faulty generalization?