Statements about what ought to be are called
A) positive statements.
B) normative statements.
C) assumptions.
D) implications.

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Normative statements are value judgments or opinions that express what ought to be, rather than statements of fact (which are called positive statements). They often include words that reflect value judgments like "should," "ought to," or "better."

Statements About What Ought to Be Are Called