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Generalizations

Generalizations. Concept. Characteristics. +. to be defined. that separate the concept from others in the same group. Language.  uses arbitrary signals such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols. differentiates us from all animals. It is our most distinctive characteristic.

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Generalizations

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  1. Generalizations

  2. Concept Characteristics + to be defined that separate the concept from others in the same group Language  uses arbitrary signals such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols. differentiates us from all animals. It is our most distinctive characteristic

  3. Generalizing is necessary avoids particularized and fragmented knowledge Generalizing has some risks false stereotypes about people and things

  4. TestingGeneralizations • How valid or reliable is the “general rule?” • Is the sample from which the generalization is • drawn representative? • Is the sample from which the generalization is • drawn sufficient? • Are there any exceptions to the rule? • Even if the general rule is true, does it apply in • this particular case?

  5. Clue Words that Indicate Generalizations NEVER ALL MOST NONE SOMETIMES SELDOM OVERALL IN GENERAL EVERYONE USUALLY ALWAYS FEW

  6. Probability Frequency Quantity Types of Generalizations People bitten by a cobra certainly die. People bitten by a cobra always die. All people bitten by a cobra die. 100% of people 100% of probability 100% of times

  7. 100% 0%

  8. Many students love English. Many students love English. Students often love English. Students love English. Students canlove English.

  9. Levels of Generality

  10. General Specific Institution Broad Restricted Meaning High school Aspirin Medicine Blindness Disability Equipment Computer

  11. In the past decades, working conditions in Latin America have improved. Between 2003 and 2010, in Costa Rica the number of better paying positions offered to high school graduates has almost tripled. General sentences sum up, explain, or evaluate a number of different people, events, ideas, or experiences. They can be understood in different ways by different readers. Specific sentences focus on a smaller number of people, events, ideas, or experiences. They are open to fewer interpretations.

  12. Level #1 – topic sentence Level #2 –  example or idea that proves the topic sentence Level #3 – details that expand on the example or idea Level #4 –  explanation of the details Level #1 There are signs that women are finding their way into the world of computing programming. Level #2 For example, a large proportion of the current enrollment in college computing programming classes is female. Level #3 18 percent of this year's girl students at UCR have enrolled in computing programming courses. Level #4 According to John Díaz, professor of computer studies, this 18 percent represents an increase 1,700 girls over a 5-year period.

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