Which of the following is most clearly a normative statement?

All students cheat.
Some students cheat.
It is OK to cheat if everyone else does.
Cheating harms other students.


Which of the following is most clearly a positive statement?

The enrollment at St. Joseph's College is higher this year than last.
There are too many courses with low enrollments at St. Joseph's.
The enrollment at Purdue University is too high for a good education.
St. Joseph's College should take action to increase enrollment.


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