UI Post-UTME Economics 2023 (Model questions) Question 4

Question 4

Basic Concepts

"Scientists ought not to break up atoms" is a ________ statement that involves ethical judgement and cannot be proved right or wrong.

  1. A.Normative
  2. B.factual
  3. C.negative
  4. D.positive
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Normative)

Explanation

Statements with 'ought' express value judgements, so they are normative and cannot be tested.