1.1.1/1.1.2 Economics as a social science : Positive and Normative Statement

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What is Ceteris Paribus?

An assumption used in economics meaning "all other factors remain constant," allowing the relationship between two variables to be isolated and analysed.

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What is a positive statement?

A statement of fact that can be scientifically tested to see if it is correct or incorrect

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What is a Normative Statement?

Are subjective, questionable comments that are difficult to test.

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What are examples of positive statements?

The car had 4 doors

The folder was yellow

The school is called Beal High School

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What are examples of normative statements?

Beal is a better school than Valentines

Walking to school is way faster than by car

Business is better than Economics.

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