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% when they switch to GEICO.
E) University of Virginia graduates earn more than Duke University graduates.

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A normative statement expresses an opinion or value judgment and cannot be proven or disproven by facts. Option C expresses an opinion about the ideal temperature, making it a normative statement. The other options are either factual statements or statistical inferences, which can be proven or disproven by evidence.

Which of the Following Is a Normative Statement