Fact, Opinion, and Bias Review Flashcardziz

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false; it actually happened.

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What is an opinion?

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A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty.

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What does it mean to be biased?

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To have a judgment or outlook about something, usually based on personal experience or ideas.

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Is this a fact or opinion? 'Clocks are used for telling time.'

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Fact

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Is this a fact or opinion? 'If we all wear the same thing, we do not get to see who people are on the inside.'

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Opinion

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True or False: An opinion is true and correct no matter what.

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False

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What does it mean to be biased against something?

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To think poorly of it; not for it.

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What is an example of a fact?

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The sky is blue.

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What is an example of an opinion?

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Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief.