Normative Data
Definition
Normative data refers to information that describes what should be or what is considered ideal according to societal norms or standards. It involves evaluating behavior or outcomes against established criteria.
Analogy
Imagine normative data as a report card for society. Just like your grades are compared against the standard expectations set by your school, normative data compares behaviors or outcomes against societal norms to assess their acceptability.
Related terms
Social Norms: Shared expectations within a society about how individuals should behave in different situations.
Value Judgments: Subjective assessments made based on personal beliefs or moral principles rather than objective facts.
Deviance: Behavior that deviates from societal norms and may be seen as unacceptable or abnormal.
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