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Extrapolation vs Generalisation - What's the difference?

extrapolation | generalisation |

As nouns the difference between extrapolation and generalisation

is that extrapolation is (mathematics) a calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values while generalisation is generalisation.

extrapolation

English

(wikipedia extrapolation)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (mathematics) A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.
  • An inference about some hypothetical situation based on known facts.

    • Related terms

    * interpolation ----

    generalisation

    English

    Alternative forms

    * generalization (American and Oxford British spelling)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.
  • Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.

    • Antonyms

    * specialisation, specialization British English