The Difference Between a Positive Economic Statement and a Normativestatement

question 8

Multiple Choice

The difference between a positive economic statement and a normativestatement is that

• A)a positive statement must be true; a normative statement is often not true
• B)a normative statement must be true; a positive statement is often not true
• C)a positive statement can be verified; a normative statement cannot
• D)a normative statements can be verified; a positive statement cannot
• E)a positive economic statement is a moral judgment; a normative economic statement is not a
• Moral judgment

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Definitions:

Public Consensus

The general agreement or shared opinion among the public or a community.

Deviant Behavior

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms or values.

Traditional Criminologists

Scholars or researchers who study crime and criminal behavior using classical theories and methodologies.

Positivist Perspective

An approach in sociology that emphasizes the use of scientific methods to understand society by observing social facts and relationships objectively.