Which One of the Following Is an Example of a Normative

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Multiple Choice

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

• A) A vacation in Colorado is better than a vacation in Hawaii.
• B) Hotels in Colorado are more expensive than are hotels in Hawaii.
• C) The hotel vacancy rate in Hawaii will increase as airfares to Hawaii increase.
• D) The busiest tourist month in Colorado is July.

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Definitions:

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