1. What are generalizations?

2. A generalization is: A broad statement about a subject based on information, observations, and experiences. 3. Example: Based on my experience My dog smells, so they ALL must smell. 4. Example: Based on information In the book I read in the library today, it said that dogs need baths by their owners or they can get dirty and smell. So I think they ALL must smell. 5. Example: Experiences My grandmas dog smells really bad! I think ALL dogs must smell. 6. Are my generalizations TRUE? Do you know a dog that is NOT smelly? Do you think ALL dogs smell? What if he just got a bath? 7. A valid generalization is built on: Supporting Facts Several examples Past experience Logic and reasoning 8. Test your knowledge Information: My mom sneezes every time my cat whiskers comes into the room. My mom is allergic to cats. What is the generalization? 9. Test your knowledge Information: The post office, court house and city halls are close on the forth of July. What is the generalization? All of the government buildings are closed on national holidays. 10. Look for these words They are clues that it is a generalization ALL NEVER MOST ALWAYS EVERY SOME MANY EVERYONE 11. A faulty generalization is not supported. ALL TEACERS ARE MEAN My teacher is mean, but my old teacher in 3rd grade was kind of nice. My mom says most teachers are nice. NOT VALID (FAULTY) 12. Valid vs. Faulty A valid generalization is supported ALL TEACHERS ARE SMART. I know teachers have to go to school for many years to become a teacher. All the teachers Ive had have been smart. My mom says she had a lot of smart teachers in school. VALID! (TRUE)