What is Normative Research?

ANormative research proceeds from evidence to conclusion.

BNormative research raises the issue in such a way that the conclusion is implied. ✓ Correct

CNormative research inquiry draws conclusion.

DNormative research method of inquiry consists of posing a question or raising an issue, collecting evidence and drawing conclusion from evidence.

Correct answer: (B) Normative research raises the issue in such a way that the conclusion is implied.

Explanation

Normative research raises an issue in such a way that the conclusion is already implied within the value stance it adopts.

Proceeding from evidence to conclusion describes empirical or positive inquiry, not normative research.

Merely saying the inquiry draws a conclusion is too generic to define the normative type.

Posing a question, collecting evidence and drawing conclusions from it describes empirical research.

Normative research concerns what ought to be, judged against a norm or value.

Empirical research by contrast concerns what actually is.

Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.