Which of the following is an example of a normative statement?
A)Higher unemployment rates are common among young people.
B)Young people should learn how to prepare their own taxes.
C)Auto insurance rates are generally lower for younger
D)Persons under the age of 30 watch more movies than those over the age of 30.

Question

Which of the following is an example of a normative statement?
A)​Higher unemployment rates are common among young people.
B)​Young people should learn how to prepare their own taxes.
C)​Auto insurance rates are generally lower for younger
D)​Persons under the age of 30 watch more movies than those over the age of 30.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A normative statement expresses a value judgment or opinion, and suggests what ought to be. Option B suggests that young people should learn how to prepare their own taxes, which is a normative statement. The other options are descriptive statements that describe a fact or a phenomenon.

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