Hasty or sweeping generalization

1. Hasty or Sweeping Generalization By: Cameron Moore and Eric Farley

2. Definition Sometimes called “jumping to a conclusion,” this fallacy occurs when a conclusion is reached on the basis of too little evidence

3. Example Sentences Because our son Marc really benefited socially from going to nursery school, I am convinced that every child should go I met some children from Garton yesterday, who were very polite. I think all children from that area must be well-behaved.