Which of the Following Is a Normative Statement

question 171

Multiple Choice

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 percent when they switch to GEICO.
• E) University of Virginia graduates earn more than Duke University graduates.

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Definitions:

Deviance

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms or expectations, potentially leading to negative societal reactions.

Positivist

Relating to a philosophical approach that emphasizes empirical and scientific evidence to understand and explain phenomena.

Constructionist Perspectives

A theoretical viewpoint that emphasizes the socially constructed nature of reality, suggesting that our understanding of the world is shaped through social interactions and cultural norms.

Constructionist

Pertaining to theories that social phenomena and categories are socially constructed through language, communication, and negotiation.