Regarding Nomothetic and Idiographic Explanations in Science, the Text Concludes

question 5

Multiple Choice

Regarding nomothetic and idiographic explanations in science, the text concludes that:

• A)idiographic explanations are outdated.
• B)nomothetic explanations are better at identifying the totality of causes at work in a situation.
• C)both are equally useful for generalizing to large populations.
• D)neither is inherently better than the other and each provides a valuable, though incomplete, route to gaining knowledge.

---

Definitions:

Cultural Differences

Cultural differences are the variations in the customs, values, norms, and practices among people from different societies.

Work Life

The balance and interaction between one’s professional and personal life.

Performance

The act of carrying out a task or the execution of actions, often measured against preset standards to assess efficiency or skill.

Subcultures

Groups within a larger culture that have their own distinct values, norms, and practices.