Understanding Credible Sources and Bias

Which of the following is NOT an example of a credible source?

• A research paper from a university

• A personal blog post

• A government report

• A peer-reviewed scientific article

A news channel consistently favoring one political party demonstrates:

• Corroboration

• Bias

• Satire

• Credibility

Finding multiple independent sources confirming the same information is an example of:

• Hoax

• Editorial

• Corroboration

• Bias

An opinion piece written by a newspaper columnist is an example of:

• Satire

• Editorial

• Hoax

• Credible source

A fictional news report designed to make fun of politicians is an example of:

• Bias

• Corroboration

• Satire

• Hoax

A false story deliberately spread to deceive people is called a:

• Hoax

• Satire

• Editorial

• Credible source

Which of the following is NOT generally considered a credible source?

• A peer-reviewed medical journal article

• A testimonial from a satisfied customer

• A government report

• A news report from a reputable news organization

A politician consistently downplaying the negative consequences of their policies demonstrates:

• Corroboration

• Bias

• Satire

• Credibility

Which of the following is an example of a biased news report?

• A news article that only highlights one side of an issue

• A documentary that investigates a controversial topic

• A scientific study published in a journal

• A report presenting facts from multiple viewpoints

What term describes the practice of using misleading headlines to attract attention?

• Corroboration

• Clickbait

• Editorializing

• Fact-checking