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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