Categorize each of these statements as either positive or normative. Statement Positive
Normative
1. Lung cancer kills millions of people each year.
2. Too many people smoke. If the government were to increase taxes on cigarettes, fewer people would smoke.
3. The government should increase taxes on cigarettes.

1. Lung cancer kills millions of people each year. - POSTIVE

2. Too many people smoke. - NORMATIVE

3.  If the government were to increase taxes on cigarettes, fewer people would smoke. - POSITIVE

4. The government should increase taxes on cigarettes. - NORMATIVE

Explanation:

POSITIVE statement  is considered to be a type of statement that seeks to describe the world as it is. It can be verified by empirical data, which implies that, it can either be supported or refuted by data.

NORMATIVE statement on the other hand, require a larger philosophical framework to evaluate, which means, it is based on opinion and judgment as to the way the world should be.

Hence, the correct answer are as follows:

1. Lung cancer kills millions of people each year. - POSTIVE

2. Too many people smoke. - NORMATIVE

3.  If the government were to increase taxes on cigarettes, fewer people would smoke. - POSITIVE

4. The government should increase taxes on cigarettes. - NORMATIVE

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do away with

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in complete agreement

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separate; break free

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starting a new position with a formal ceremony.

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to give up

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perform a service for free

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withdraw; move away from enemy

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expert who gives advice

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