The Difference Between the Idiographic and Nomothetic Approaches Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

The difference between the idiographic and nomothetic approaches is:

• A)Idiographic is the study of patterns in groups while nomothetic concentrates on the individual
• B)Idiographic is more reliable than nomothetic
• C)Idiographic is the study of individuals while nomothetic looks for patterns among groups
• D)Nomothetic research is more valid than idiographic
• E)Nomothetic researchers believe in nature while idiographic researchers believe in nurture

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