Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Chapter 2 (Objective & Subjective)

Definition of Objective and Subjective      
      Objective is a statement that is completely unbiased. It is not touched by the speaker’s previous experiences or tastes. It is verifiable by looking up facts or performing mathematical calculations.

       Subjective is a statement that has been colored by the character of the speaker or writer. It often has a basis in reality, but reflects the perspective through with the speaker views reality. It cannot be verified using concrete facts and figures.

Examples of Objective and Subjective     
      Objective : scientific facts are objective as are mathematical proofs; essentially anything that can be backed up with solid data.



      Subjective : opinions, interpretations, and any type of marketing presentation are all subjective.

Summary:
     1.Objective and subjective statements are used by speakers to get their points across.

     2.Objective statements are facts that can be verified by third parties while subjective statements may or may not be entirely true as they are colored by the opinions of the speaker.

    3.Objective statements are most commonly found in the hard sciences, whereas subjective statements are generally used to describe the arts.

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