Podcast
Questions and Answers
The gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States increased by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2021.
The gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States increased by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2021.
- P (correct)
- N
In order to reduce smoking, the government must increase taxes on tobacco products.
In order to reduce smoking, the government must increase taxes on tobacco products.
- P
- N (correct)
The average temperature in New York City in July is 47 degrees Fahrenheit.
The average temperature in New York City in July is 47 degrees Fahrenheit.
- N
- P (correct)
It is wrong for people to discriminate against others based on their race or ethnicity.
It is wrong for people to discriminate against others based on their race or ethnicity.
Institutions that offer free higher education are inferior to institutions that charge tuition.
Institutions that offer free higher education are inferior to institutions that charge tuition.
The demand for gasoline and diesel is inversely related to the price of gasoline and diesel.
The demand for gasoline and diesel is inversely related to the price of gasoline and diesel.
Flashcards
Positive Statement
Positive Statement
A statement that can be tested, proven, or disproven using evidence.
Normative Statement
Normative Statement
A statement that expresses an opinion or value judgement.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
The total value of goods produced and services provided in a country during one year.
Inversely Related
Inversely Related
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
- Positive statements are factual and can be proven or disproven.
- Normative statements express a value judgment.
Positive vs Normative Statements
- The United States' GDP increased by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2021; this is a positive statement.
- The assertion that the government must increase taxes on tobacco products to reduce smoking stands as a normative statement.
- An opinion that it is wrong to discriminate against others based on their race or ethnicity constitutes a normative statement.
- Claiming institutions that offer free higher education are inferior to institutions that charge tuition, is a normative statement as it reflects an opinion.
- The inverse relationship between the demand for gasoline and diesel and their prices describes an economic relationship that can be proven or disproven, therefore it is a positive statement.
- The statement that the average temperature in New York City in July is 47 degrees Fahrenheit is positive because it can be verified with data.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
