Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nomothetic
Adjective
/ˌnɒməˈθɛtɪk/
Definition
Relating to the study or formulation of general laws or principles.
Examples
- Psychology can be studied from both nomothetic and idiographic perspectives, with the former focusing on general laws of behavior.
- Nomothetic research often involves quantitative methods to derive statistical laws.
Meaning
Nomothetic refers to a type of research or approach that seeks to establish laws or general principles that apply broadly across different situations or subjects, often in contrast to idiographic approaches that focus on individual cases.
Synonyms
- Generalizing
- Law-based
- Universal
