1.1.2: Positive and Normative Statements

Question 1

What is a positive statement?

Answer 1

• An assertion about how the world is
• a statement that is factual and can be tested
• they are objective

Question 2

What is a normative statement?

Answer 2

• An opinion or belief about how the world should be
• They cannot be tested and are based on value judgement
• They are subjective, including words such as ‘should’ (as an example)