[Research] Normative vs Informative

1. Normative

- Normative means relating to an ideal standard or model, or being based on what is considered to be the normal or correct way of doing something.

- 어떤 현상을 설명하기 위해 '정상적 (normal)'이라고 생각되어지는 이상적 모형을 도입하여 설명하는 방식

- 연역적인 사고에 따라, 모형을 만들어내고 이에 따라 세상을 설명한다.

- Prescriptive

2. Informative

- Typically, normative is contrasted with informative (referring to the standard's descriptive, explanatory or positive content). Informative data is supplemental information such as additional guidance, supplemental recommendations, tutorials, commentary as well as background, history, development, and relationship with other elements. Informative data is not a requirement and doesn’t compel compliance.

- 어떤 현상을 설명하기 위해 귀납적 조사에 의존하는 방식

- Descriptive