After examining divorce court records,Jenny concludes that Moms are more likely than Dads to obtain custody of their children.This type of statement is:
A)nomothetic
B)idiographic
C)probabilistic
D)nomothetic and probabilistic
E)idiographic and probabilistic

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Jenny's conclusion is nomothetic because it refers to a general pattern or trend observed in a group (moms vs. dads in custody cases). It is also probabilistic because it suggests a likelihood or probability rather than a certainty.

After Examining Divorce Court Records,Jenny Concludes That Moms Are More