Generalizations are rules or statements that apply to many situations or events. Generalizations commonly contain signal words such as in general, usually, often, few, some, tend to, or most. They make broad statements about multiple situations rather than focusing on specifics.

2. o A generalization is a rule or
statement that applies to many
different situation or events.
o Generalizations often contain signal
words such as in general, usually,
often, few, some, tend to, or most.