idiographic and nomothetic approaches

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what is the debate about

whether a detailed study study or one individual or a group to provide in depth understanding (idiographic) or a study of larger groups with the aim of creating general laws of behaviour

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what type of research is idiographic

qualitative research

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what type of research is nomothetic

quantitative research

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how are does each approach view objectivity

nomothetic seeks standardised methods and ensures true replication and is highly objective

idiographic doesn’t believe in objectivity as it believes it is not possible in psychological research