Fact vs. Opinion

Fact vs. Opinion

By Tiffany Solod

Poll

Do you think you can determine a fact from an opinion? Yes, No, or Maybe?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that is NOT an opinion:

• Pilgrims sailed on the ship "The Mayflower"

• Pilgrims enjoyed their trip on "The Mayflower."

• Pilgrims enjoyed the weather on their trip on "The Mayflower."

• Pilgrims loved the view on "The Mayflower."

​Opinions are based on personal bias.

​The basic definition of bias is believing some ideas or people are better than others.

​3 types of bias:

1) ​Explicit bias - deliberately held beliefs about a person or group.

2) ​Implicit bias - beliefs about others or ideas that are outside of our conscious awareness.

3) ​Confirmation bias - seeking information to confirm our beliefs.

Multiple Choice

An opinion is based on personal ____ or _____.

• Beliefs and culture.

• bias or judgements.

• facts or measurements

• ideas and facts

Multiple Choice

Opinions cannot be proven true or false.

• That is accurate

• That is inaccurate

Poll

Dunkin or Starbucks?

• Starbucks

• Dunkin Donuts

​​This means that there are basic facts, and then facts that are verified by Science using the Scientific method. Some facts can eventually be proven false through Science. Such as Pluto... is it a planet, a moon, a dwarf planet, or a cartoon dog?​

Directions

Read the statements and determine if it is a fact or an opinion.

Don't forget to screenshot your results to turn in to Canvas!

Multiple Choice

The fastest land dwelling creature is the Cheetah.

• Fact

• Opinion

The speed of land dwelling animals can be measured to prove this fact.

Multiple Choice

Michael Jordan has a career average of 30.4 points per game.

• Fact

• Opinion

A player's career point total can be averaged.

Multiple Choice

George Washington was the first President of the United States under the Constitution.

• Fact

• Opinion

This is a matter of historical record.

Multiple Choice

The ugliest sea creature is the manatee.

• Fact

• Opinion

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.​

This means opinion because everyone has preferences on what is pretty, ugly, etc.

Multiple Choice

Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.

• Fact

• Opinion

Different people value different attributes in this regard.

Multiple Choice

There seems to be too much testing in public schools.

• Fact

• Opinion

While I agree... some people feel testing is necessary.

Multiple Choice

Prison is one of the worst places on the planet.

• Fact

• Opinion

Oddly enough... some people prefer prison...

Multiple Choice

It is wrong for people under the age of 21 to drink alcohol.

• Fact

• Opinion

Barring morality arguments, this is opinion because drinking laws & attitudes vary region to region.

Multiple Choice

Sister Carrie was written by Theodore Dreiser.

• Fact

• Opinion

I hope you saw the picture... but essentially, we can look this up and verify the information.

Multiple Choice

Lord of the Rings: Return of the King won eleven Oscars (Academy Awards).

• Fact

• Opinion

Awards are recorded therefore this can be proven.

Multiple Choice

Oranges contain both calcium and vitamin C.

• Fact

• Opinion

Nutritional value can be measured, recorded and verified.

Multiple Choice

Richard Pryor is the funniest comedian of all time.

• Fact

• Opinion

You cannot measure what others deem funny or not.

Multiple Choice

Diamonds are the hardest substance on Earth.

• Fact

• Opinion

The hardness of an object can be measured.

Multiple Choice

McDonalds sells more hamburgers than any other restaurant chain in the world.

• Fact

• Opinion

Sales can be measured and proven.

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Solod is the best teacher ever.

• Fact

• Opinion

While I appreciate anyone wanting this to be fact... this cannot be accurately measured or proven.

​Screenshot your results & turn them in to Canvas.