Which of the following is a normative statement?
A) The current exchange rate is 0.7 British pounds per U.S.dollar.
B) In January,the average temperature in Fargo,North Dakota,is 56 degrees.
C) Winters in Arkansas are too cold.
D) On average,people save 15 percent when they switch to GEICO.
E) University of Virginia graduates earn more than Duke University graduates.

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A normative statement is a statement that expresses an opinion or subjective value judgment. Option C expresses a subjective evaluation of the coldness of winters in Arkansas, making it a normative statement. The other options are all positive statements that describe a current or past situation without expressing any value judgment.

Which of the Following Is a Normative Statement