Which of these would be an example of normative research (research based upon a normative theory)?
A)A researcher,through observation,documents the breeding cycle of the gnat
B)An economist develops a method of using last month's share market prices to predict unemployment levels
C)In order to ensure consistency in schooling outcomes an education researcher recommends that all final year school students undertake the same six subjects for assessment purposes
D)An accounting researcher predicts that auditors will perform faster audits when the audit materials are presented in graphical rather than tabular form

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The recommendation made by the education researcher is an example of normative research because it involves suggesting a course of action based on a particular normative theory of schooling outcomes.

Which of These Would Be an Example of Normative Research