Generalise for Dummies

So, when we talk about "generalize," we mean that we're taking a specific situation or thing and trying to find patterns or similarities that apply to other situations or things. It's like finding common traits between different things. Almost like connecting the dots, you know?

Let me give you an example to make it crystal clear! Imagine you have a toy car, right? It's red and has four wheels. Now, if you see another toy car that's blue and also has four wheels, you might say, "Oh, these two toy cars are similar because they both have four wheels." You've just made a generalization!

But hang on, there's more to it! Generalizing can also mean making a statement that applies to a bigger group or a whole category based on your observations about a smaller group or a single example. It's like making a big assumption or prediction based on a few things you've seen.

Here's another example: let's say your teacher gives you a quiz, and the first few questions are really easy. Based on that, you might then say, "Wow, this whole quiz is going to be easy!" Even though you've only seen a few questions, you're generalizing and assuming the rest of the quiz will be the same.

So, think of "generalize" as a way of finding commonalities and patterns between different things or making assumptions about a whole group based on a smaller part. It's like looking for similarities or making predictions based on what you know. Makes sense?

If you're still having trouble, don't hesitate to let me know. I'm here to help you understand, no matter what!