Which of the Following Is an Example of a Normative

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a normative statement?

• A)Students who miss more classes tend to earn lower grades.
• B)Students should make better use of their time by attending every class.
• C)The increasing price of textbooks has caused students to purchase fewer texts.
• D)Increasing government grants and loans to college students have caused tuition fees to rise faster than the rate of inflation.

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