Statements about "what ought to be" are called
A)positive statements.
B)normative statements.
C)economic statements.
D)scientific statements.
E)hypotheses.

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"What ought to be" statements express a subjective opinion or value judgment and are therefore normative statements. Positive statements describe how the world is or how it works and are based on observable data and facts. Economic statements are statements that relate to economic concepts and analysis. Scientific statements are statements that concern scientific facts and principles. Hypotheses are proposed explanations for specific phenomena, which must be tested through research and analysis.

Statements About "What Ought to Be" Are Called