T1: LS4 - Normative And Positive

Question 1

Positive statements

Answer 1

Can be proven or disproven as true of false. These statements are objective and do not rely on value judgements

Question 2

Normative statements

Answer 2

Types of statements which express opinions that cannot be proven true or false. These are subjective statements and rely on Value judgements.

Question 3

What are value judgements

Answer 3

An evaluative statement expressing an opinion which varies from form person to person on how good an idea or action is.

Question 4

What is mnemonic for normative statements

Answer 4

S - should
U - Unfair/Fair
M - must/ better
O - ought