1. To draw a conclusion that goes beyond what the evidence or facts reasonably support; to make an inference that is exaggerated or not fully justified
The researcher was accused of stretching the conclusion when she claimed the study proved causation based only on correlation data.
A pesquisadora foi acusada de forçar a conclusão quando afirmou que o estudo provava causalidade baseado apenas em dados de correlação.
2. To extend or exaggerate the logical endpoint of an argument or analysis
I think you're stretching the conclusion by saying that one failed experiment invalidates the entire theory.
Acho que você está forçando a conclusão ao dizer que um experimento fracassado invalida toda a teoria.