Overgeneralizing is a problem when a researcher takes the opinions of a few people and uses it to assume that most people or a larger group of people think the same way.

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Overgeneralization occurs when a researcher draws conclusions about a larger group based on the opinions of a few individuals or a smaller sample size, assuming that most or all people think the same way.

Overgeneralizing Is a Problem When a Researcher Takes the Opinions