7 Media Bias Quiz

Scenario 1: A news article describes a political candidate as a 'radical' and 'dangerous.' What type of bias is exhibited in this scenario?

• Bias by Omission

• Bias by Story Selection

• Bias by Labeling

• Loaded Language

Scenario 1: A news story about a new environmental policy features only interviews with scientists who support the policy. What type of bias is exhibited in this scenario?

• Bias by Omission

• Bias by Source Selection

• Bias by Story Selection

• Bias through use of Spin

Scenario 1: A news report on a political debate fails to mention any of the arguments made by one of the candidates. What type of bias is exhibited in this scenario?

• Bias by Omission

• Bias by Story Selection

• Bias by Placement

• Bias through use of Spin

Scenario 2: A news report refers to a peaceful protest as a 'violent riot.' What type of bias is exhibited in this scenario?

• Bias by Source Selection

• Bias by Placement

• Loaded Language

• Bias through use of Spin

Scenario 1: A news channel dedicates a significant amount of time to covering a particular political scandal, while ignoring other important news events. What type of bias is exhibited in this scenario?

• Bias by Story Selection

• Bias by Placement

• Bias by Labeling

• Bias through use of Spin

Scenario 2: A news article about a controversial issue quotes only experts who agree with the author's viewpoint. What type of bias is exhibited in this scenario?

• Bias by Source Selection

• Bias by Placement

• Bias by Labeling

• Loaded Language

Scenario 2: A news report uses emotionally charged language to portray a particular event in a negative light, even though the facts may be neutral. What type of bias is exhibited in this scenario?

• Bias through use of Spin

• Bias by Source Selection

• Bias by Placement

• Loaded Language

Scenario 2: A news report presents a person as an 'expert' on a topic, even though they have no relevant qualifications. What type of bias is exhibited in this scenario?

• Bias by Labeling

• Bias by Source Selection

• Bias by Omission

• Loaded Language

Scenario 2: A news website publishes numerous articles about a specific political party, while barely mentioning the opposing party. What type of bias is exhibited in this scenario?

• Bias by Story Selection

• Bias by Omission

• Bias by Source Selection

• Bias through use of Spin

Scenario 2: A news article about a scientific study only highlights the positive findings and ignores any potential drawbacks. What type of bias is exhibited in this scenario?

• Bias by Omission

• Bias by Source Selection

• Loaded Language

• Bias through use of Spin