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What does it mean?
In science, generalizations are reliable principles tested across cases, unlike in literature where they often lack depth.
In plain terms
Scientific generalizations are proven rules.
What can you take from it?
Test principles across all cases before calling them universal.

Where it applies

  • research
  • education
  • critical thinking

Putting it to work

  • verify claims
  • seek counterexamples

Questions to consider

  • Is this rule true in every case?
  • How was it tested?

Another view

Some scientific principles have exceptions.

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