Identify whether these statements are normative or positive. A. Carla will get more exercise at the fair than at a movie.
B. If you want to get better at tennis, you have to practice several hours a day.
C. Income inequality should be minimized in a developed society.
D. The average person lies four times a day.
E. We need a progressive tax system to improve equality and fairness for taxpayers in a society.

A. Carla will get more exercise at the fair than at a movie - Positive Statement

B. If you want to get better at tennis, you have to practice several hours a day - Positive statement

C. Income inequality should be minimized in a developed society - Normative statement

D. The average person lies four times a day - Positive statement

E. We need a progressive tax system to improve equality and fairness for taxpayers in a society - Normative statement

Explanation:

Normative statements express how a thing or process should be. It is based on personal values and judgements of the person making the statement. Normative statements are subjective.

Positive statement states a situation based on theories and empirical evidence. It does not express approval or disapproval of the person making the statement. Positive statements Nate objective and the opposite of normative statements.

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