Question

Which of the following is a normative statement?
a. The current exchange rate is 0.7 British pounds per U.S. dollar.
b. In January, the average temperature in Fargo, North Dakota, is 56 degrees.
c. Winters in Arkansas are too cold.
d. On average, people save 15% when they switch to GEICO.
e. University of Virginia graduates earn more than Duke University graduates.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is C: Winters in Arkansas are too cold.

Explanation:

A normative statement is simply a statement that proposes a value judgement. Such a statement is strictly the speaker's or writer's opinion and cannot be proven whether or not the statement is correct. From the statement, the normative statement is "Winter in Arkansas are too cold". This statement cannot be proven to be correct or wrong, whereas other options are based on statistics and can be proven.