Understanding Facts, Opinions, and Bias

What is a fact?

• A personal belief

• A statement that can be proven true

• An assumption

• A biased opinion

How can bias impact research?

• It makes research more accurate

• It introduces errors and affects objectivity

• It has no effect on research

• It always improves research quality

Why is it important for information to be from a reliable source?

• It ensures the information is entertaining

• It ensures the information is accurate

• It ensures the information is popular

• It ensures the information is easy to understand

What is the main purpose of repeating research?

• To make it more entertaining

• To verify or challenge previous findings

• To reduce costs

• To increase publication numbers

What might happen if an opinion is incorrect in scientific research?

• It will have no effect

• It may negatively impact the research

• It will always lead to new discoveries

• It will be ignored

How should researchers handle subjective interpretations of data?

• Ignore them completely.

• Present them as facts.

• Support them with data and clearly mark as interpretations.

• Use them to replace objective data.

Which of the following describes the impact of bias on research findings?

• Findings become more reliable.

• Findings become unclear.

• Findings become more objective.

• Findings become more credible.

What should you discount from the opposing argument?

• Expert opinions

• Non-expert opinions

• Statistical data

• Historical facts