Which of the following is true of generalizations?
A) Arguments based on generalization are either true or false.
B) A good generalization's sample could have been taken at any time.
C) A good generalization does not need to be representative.
D) A good generalization has all true premises.

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Generalizations are a type of inductive argument. Arguments are not true or false. A good generalization uses a representative and up-to-date sample. It also only uses true premises. A generalization only appears to support its premise if its premises are false-it would support its conclusion if it had only true premises.

Which of the Following Is True of Generalizations