Which of the following characterizes the majority of the research conducted in psychology?
A)qualitative research using the nomothetic approach
B)qualitative research using the idiographic approach
C)quantitative research using the nomothetic approach
D)quantitative research using the idiographic approach

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The majority of research conducted in psychology is quantitative, which involves using numerical data and statistical analyses. Additionally, the nomothetic approach is more commonly used in psychology as it seeks to establish general laws and principles that apply to large groups of individuals, rather than focusing on unique cases (which is the focus of the idiographic approach).

Which of the Following Characterizes the Majority of the Research