Specific means exact, precise, and to the point, and giving a pinpoint accurate description. Example: WikiAnswers is on the internet at the web address 'wiki.answers.com'. This is a specific example because it cites the exact location and address of WikiAnswers.
General is a broad description and is vague. Example:WikiAnswers is on the internet. This example shows that WikiAnswers is on the internet, but is a general explanation of where to find WikiAnswers.
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Generalization is where you refer to a large group of things or topics.
Specification is where you sate the individual points or in smaller groups of things or topics. It is more precise.
A faulty generalization is a statement that's not true while a valid generalization is a true statement.
A sound generalization considers more factors than an oversimplification.
a sound generalization considers more factors than an oversimplification
Aggregation is a group of varied things or a mass made up of distinct parts. Generalization is a group of similar things, but not identical things.
An inference is a logical conclusion based on observations. A generalization is a logical conclusion based on many observations and data. The difference between the two is that inferences deal with specifics pertaining to the experiment being worked on, while generalizations are more "general" and apply more to the idea than the specific experiment.