Which of the Following Statements Is a Normative Statement

question 180

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a normative statement?

• A) Inflation has been at an all-time low this year.
• B) The minimum wage should be increased to $8.50 per hour.
• C) Unemployment this month has increased by less than 0.5 percentage point..
• D) Additional spending on education has not produced any rise in test scores.
• E) Pepsi is less expensive than Coke this week.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change as a result of manipulations of the independent variable.

Social Desirability Bias

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others.

Honesty Survey

A method of collecting data which relies on the self-reported truthfulness of participants regarding sensitive or personal issues.

Experimenter Bias

A process where the scientists performing the research influence the results, intentionally or unintentionally, towards their expected outcome.