A positive statement is a statement about

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A positive statement is a statement that describes what is actually happening, without expressing a value judgment. It simply states a fact or observation about a particular situation or phenomenon. It does not include any opinions or recommendations about what should be done. Choice A is a statement about what should be but is not, which is a normative statement. Choice B includes both a description of what is and a recommendation of what should be, which is a normative statement. Choice D is a statement about what is desirable, which is also a normative statement.

A Positive Statement Is a Statement About