inductive generalization
[ɪnˈdʌktɪv ˌdʒɛnərələˈzeɪʃən]
nounpl: inductive generalizations
generalização indutiva
1. A logical process of drawing a general conclusion or principle from specific observed instances or examples
The scientist used inductive generalization to conclude that all metals conduct electricity based on testing several metal samples.
O cientista usou generalização indutiva para concluir que todos os metais conduzem eletricidade com base no teste de várias amostras de metal.
2. In logic and philosophy, the process of reasoning from particular cases to a universal principle or law
Inductive generalization is the foundation of the scientific method, where observations lead to broader theories.
A generalização indutiva é a base do método científico, onde observações levam a teorias mais amplas.
3. The cognitive process of extending findings from a sample population to a larger population
Through inductive generalization, the survey results from 1,000 participants were applied to the entire city population.
Por meio da generalização indutiva, os resultados da pesquisa de 1.000 participantes foram aplicados a toda a população da cidade.
Inductive generalization is a fundamental concept in both American and Brazilian scientific education and philosophy. In Brazil, it is prominently featured in university curricula for logic, philosophy, and scientific methodology. The term is formal and primarily used in academic and research settings rather than in casual conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
drawing conclusions from limited data
making a leap from the particular to the general
inferring universal laws from specific cases
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