Question

Explain now and why scientists make generalizations. Include all the following elements in a clearly organized manner in your essay (but probably not in the order listed): Distinguish carefully among the various categories af generalizations that scientists typically use. How are these generalizations similar and different? What are the major sources of our understanding about the universe? Is it true that good scientists work to prove their theories and promote them to become laws? Explain.

Answer 1

Generalization is a broad statement about a group of people or things. It states they have something in common among them.

Universal proposition based on particular facts are called Generalization.

Scientific generalization is based on the evidence of causal.

Example: All peigons are white is based on causal connection between peigons and whits color.

Valid Generalizations:-

Supported by facts.
Agrees with what you already know about the topic.
Uses logic and reasoning.
Proven with several examples.