The difference between empirical theory and normative theory is that
a. Empirical theory describes what actually occurs; Normative theory describes what ought to occur.
b. Normative theory describes what actually occurs; Empirical theory describes what ought to occur.
c. Empirical theory is an abstract argument that provides a systematic explanation of some phenomena; Normative theory generates lessons from one place to apply in another.
d. Normative theory is an abstract argument that provides a systematic explanation of some phenomena; Empirical theory generates lessons from one place to apply in another.
a. Empirical theory describes what actually occurs; Normative theory describes what ought to occur.
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