Which of the following is the scientific failing in which a researcher concludes from a few cases that something is true for all?
a. violating the principle of falsifiability
b. generalizing from small sample sizes
c. relying on emotional reactions rather than sound reasoning
d. basing theories on retrospective accounts
Answer: b
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