2.1 Positive And Normative Statements Flashcards
1
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What is a positive statement ?
A
Statements that can be tested or rejected by referring to evidence.
2
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What is the special quality of a Positive Statement ?
A
” involve objective explanation “
3
Q
What is a Normative statement ?
A
Statements that express a value judgement about what ought to be.
4
Q
What is a value judgement ?
A
a statement that expresses a person’s opinion or values about the rightness or wrongness of an idea or action.
5
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What is the special quality of a Normative Statement ?
A
They are subjective statements rather then objective statements
