Class: Hasty generalizations are common in many areas.Even research, in all its efforts to fight against it, commits hasty generalizations quite often. Hans Bluedorn (2001) discusses the use of sweeping generalizations in statistics.Are the conclusions drawn from the statistical analyses accurate and truly generalizable?Is it enough to include a minor disclaimer in the Limitations section of a study?Bassham, Irwin, Nardone & Wallace (2013)connects hasty generalizations to stereotyping and prejudice.Does the media take extreme care in making sure the limitations of a study are included when citing shocking statistical evidence?

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