The Statement That "Peach Ice Cream Is Better Than Chocolate

question 192

Multiple Choice

The statement that "peach ice cream is better than chocolate ice cream"

• A) can be tested using the scientific approach.
• B) is a normative statement.
• C) provides a basis for predicting which type of ice cream will exhibit the most sales.
• D) is a positive statement.

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