Matt observes that "there is a high correlation between educational attainment and the level of income." Jean concurs and adds that "high school graduates should all proceed to college."
A) Both Matt's and Jean's statements are positive.
B) Both Matt's and Jean's statements are normative.
C) Matt's statement is normative, while Jean's statement is positive.
D) Matt's statement is positive, while Jean's statement is normative.

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Matt's statement is a positive observation of a correlation between two variables. Jean's statement is a normative suggestion for action based on that observation, implying that all high school graduates should pursue a college education to increase their income.

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