strengths of nomothetic

• + Often uses highly scientific- strange situation = Example  Uses quantitative methods which objectively produce reliable data through adopting standardised conditions and a high level of control of extraneous variables  Increases internal validity and scientific credibility of the research​

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• + Useful for predicting and controlling behaviour = yulle cutshall  Nomothetic research is scientific, and its aim is to created generalisable laws to be applied to wide populations  This is helpful in real-life scenarios and has real-world application, for example mental health treatments and therapies​

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