Asked by Duncan Jackman on Jun 13, 2024

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Positive statements can be evaluated using data alone, but normative statements cannot.

Normative Statements

Statements that express opinions, desires, or judgments about what should be, and do not make factual or objective claims.

Positive Statements

Objective statements that can be tested, amended, or rejected by referring to the available evidence.

  • Discern between positive and normative declarations pertaining to economics.
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Yk Computer Studies.Jun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
Positive statements are objective and can be tested by referring to the available data, whereas normative statements are subjective, expressing opinions or what ought to be, and cannot be tested or validated solely by data.