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A normative statement is a statement which can not be conclusively proven or disproven. Normative statements are often judgments about whether something is good or bad, or opinions. Examples include:
A '''normative statement''' is one that makes a value judgment; that is, it says something about what one ought or ought not do. The [[10 Commandments]], for example, are all normative. This is in contrast with an empirical—or descriptive—statement. Thus, while "Everyone should pray daily" is normative, "Many Americans pray daily" is empirical.