When researchers assume that because a participant is a member of a specific group (such as a culture) he or she possesses all the same communication characteristics as the group, they have made a hasty generalization.

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This is an example of stereotyping, not a hasty generalization. Stereotyping involves applying generalized beliefs or characteristics to all members of a group, while a hasty generalization is a logical fallacy where a conclusion is not logically justified by sufficient or unbiased evidence.

When Researchers Assume That Because a Participant Is a Member