Nomothetic Explanation Attempts to Explain a Class of Situation or Events

question 9

Multiple Choice

Nomothetic explanation attempts to explain a class of situation or events rather than a single one. It seeks to explain efficiently, using only one or just a few explanatory factors. Thus it settles for ______ of a type of situation.

• A) a full explanation rather than partial
• B) an exhaustive examination of all logical variables
• C) a cursory examination of some logical variables
• D) a partial rather than a full explanation

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Definitions:

Aortic Arch

The curved portion of the aorta, the major artery in the body, from which the head, neck, and upper limb arteries originate.

Right Subclavian Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the right arm and the right side of the neck and head.

Brachiocephalic Trunk

A major artery in the upper body that supplies blood to the right arm and the head and neck.

Inferior End

The lowermost part or section of a structure or organ.