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Faulty generalization

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

An inaccurate or unsupported broad conclusion drawn from limited evidence or misrepresentation of a text's argument.

AP course connection

Topic Bm6-eTk_pkopXEyF2Ssob: Big Idea 3: Evaluate Multiple Perspectives

Unit NY645ItziCD9Qdzz

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