Empirical & Normative Statements And Induction & Deduction

Question 1

What are the characteristics of empirical statements?

Answer 1

1. Other no evaluation 2. Measured empirically by use of scientific method 3. Describe what is in the social world 4. Establishes facts rather than values

Question 2

What are the characteristics of a normative statement?

Answer 2

I. Characterized by modal verbs such as “should”. ‘Would” or “must” 2. These statements express or are value judgements 3. Questions that pertain to what ought to be

Question 3

Differentiate between induction and deduction

Answer 3

Induction is the logical model where general principles are developed from specific observations
Deduction is the logical model in which specific expectations of hypothesis are developed on general principles