Which of the following is not correct? Group of answer choices a Positive statements can, in principle, be confirmed or refuted by examining evidence. b Evaluating statements about how the world should be involves values as well as facts. c Normative statements can be judged using data alone. d Deciding what is good or bad policy is not just a matter of science.

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Which of the following is not correct?
 
Group of answer choices
a Positive statements can, in principle, be confirmed or refuted by examining evidence.
 
b Evaluating statements about how the world should be involves values as well as facts.
 
c Normative statements can be judged using data alone.
 
d Deciding what is good or bad policy is not just a matter of science.
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Positive statements are mere facts and it cannot be judgemental.Therefore to confirm or refuse it would not be possible based on evidence.Because whether evidence there or not,it cannot be judged.

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