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

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The statement that mothers are more likely than fathers to obtain custody of their children is based on examining divorce court records, which is a nomothetic approach. However, it is not a deterministic statement as there may be exceptions to the trend observed in the records. Therefore, the statement is best described as nomothetic and probabilistic.

After Examining Divorce Court Records, Jenny Concludes That Mothers Are