The headline in the local paper today is "College tuition next fall rise by 6 percent." This statement is an example of
A) a normative statement.
B) a positive statement.
C) an invalid statement.
D) ceteris paribus.

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The statement is presenting a factual information about the rise in college tuition, without making any value judgement or opinion, thus making it a positive statement.

The Headline in the Local Paper Today Is "College Tuition