If a researcher's claim that the likelihood of recidivating is higher for ex-offenders who are unable to find legitimate employment, that would be a(n) ______.
A) nomothetic explanation
B) idiographic explanation
C) spurious statement
D) intervening variable

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A nomothetic explanation seeks to identify general laws and patterns that apply across different cases, such as the relationship between unemployment and recidivism rates among ex-offenders. This contrasts with idiographic explanations, which focus on the unique aspects of individual cases.

If a Researcher's Claim That the Likelihood of Recidivating Is