Which One of the Following Is an Example of a Normative

question 175

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Public school teachers are not paid enough.
• B) The average public school teacher earns less than the average truck driver.
• C) The average public school teacher earns more than the average truck driver.
• D) Students in smaller classes perform better on standardized tests.

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