Inductive , analogical , and communicative generalization .
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Three forms of inductive generalization statistical generalization, variation-based generalization and theory-carried generalization are insufficient concerning case-to-case generalization, which is a form of analogical generalization. The quality of case-to-case generalization needs to be reinforced by setting up explicit analogical argumentation. To evaluate analogical argumentation six criteria are discussed. Good analogical reasoning is an indispensable support to forms of communicative generalization receptive and responsive (participative) generalization – as well as exemplary generalization.
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