hasty generalization

noun

An inductive generalization based on insufficient evidence or data, leading to a rushed conclusion.

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Meanings

nounhasty generalization (plural hasty generalizations)

plural hasty generalizations

  1. human sciencesAn inductive generalization based on insufficient evidence or data, leading to a rushed conclusion.
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