Normative judgments are value statements about things we believe or observe. Which of the statements below is not a normative judgment?
A)Fees at the University are so expensive they are the equivalent of tuition.
B)The rainfall in New York City is less than the average for this year.
C)The President's health plan is a fair way to provide medical services.
D)This test is hard.
E)The Congressional Social Security Plan is more prudent than the President's.

Question

Normative judgments are value statements about things we believe or observe. Which of the statements below is not a normative judgment?​
A)Fees at the University are so expensive they are the equivalent of tuition.
B)The rainfall in New York City is less than the average for this year.
C)The President's health plan is a fair way to provide medical services.
D)This test is hard.
E)The Congressional Social Security Plan is more prudent than the President's.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Statement B is a factual statement about rainfall in New York City, not expressing a value judgment, unlike the other options which involve subjective evaluations or opinions.

Normative Judgments Are Value Statements About Things We Believe or Observe