What is the definition of a bias?

When you have a preference or opinion over something that impacts a choice or the information presented in an unfair way

When you present both sides of an argument in a fair way

When you hire someone based on the color of their skin

When you use .edu to properly cite information in a research paper

Click ALL the red flags to information containing a bias

tries to persuade you to buy something

What is the definition of bias in the context of evaluating sources?

B) A preference or inclination that affects judgment

A) A fair and balanced presentation of all viewpoints

C) A logical argument based on evidence

D) A detailed analysis of a topic

Which of the following is a sign of a biased source?

B) The source uses emotional language to persuade

A) The source presents multiple perspectives equally

C) The source is published by a reputable organization

D) The source includes citations from other credible works

What does it mean if a source is credible?

C) The source is trustworthy and reliable

A) The source is entertaining and engaging

B) The source is widely shared on social media

D) The source is written in a complex language

Which of the following statements is true about bias?

B) Bias can occur unconsciously

C) Bias is only present in opinion pieces

D) Bias is easy to detect in all cases

How can you determine if an article is credible?

B) Look for evidence of peer review or expert endorsement

A) Check if the author is a well-known celebrity

C) Ensure the article is written in a humorous tone

D) Verify the article has a high number of likes

What is an example of a credible source for academic research?

B) A peer-reviewed journal article

A) A personal blog with no citations

C) A social media post with many likes

Which of the following best describes a credible source?

B) A source that is published by a recognized authority

A) A source that is popular among friends

C) A source that is frequently updated

D) A source that is visually appealing

What is the impact of bias on the credibility of a source?

C) Bias can undermine the credibility of a source

A) Bias enhances the credibility of a source

B) Bias has no effect on credibility

D) Bias makes a source more entertaining

Which of the following is a method to identify bias in a text?

A) Analyzing the author's background and perspective

B) Counting the number of words in the text

C) Checking the publication date

D) Evaluating the font style used

Why is it important to recognize bias in sources?

A) To ensure a balanced understanding of a topic

B) To increase the entertainment value of the information

C) To make the information more persuasive

Bias and Credibility

Quiz

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English

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7th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.3.5, RL.5.6, RI.11-12.10

+15

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When a source is credible, it means that the information is ...

High quality but not true

High quality and trustworthy

Fake and questionable

Made up but sounds like it could be true

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Evaluating sources can help you

Assess if the information is accurate or not

Decide if the author is bias

Decide if you should use the information as evidence

All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What source isn't credible?

A webpage with an unidentified author or affiliation

A webpage from a college or university

A government webpage

A peer reviewed article

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the domain suffixes listed here would provide the most credible information for research on whether it is ethical to keep animals in a zoo? Why?

.org

.edu

.com

.net

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

You cannot trust the information of that magazine, the reporter's opinion is totally_________.

biased

libel

byline

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following would indicate a source is probably not credible?

The source is published by a university press.

The author has a Ph.D. in the subject area.

There are several spelling and grammatical errors.

The source is cited by other credible sources.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

You cannot trust the information of that magazine, the reporter's opinion is totally_________.

biased

libel

byline

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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Bias and Credibility

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When a source is credible, it means that the information is ...

Evaluating sources can help you

What source isn't credible?

Which of the domain suffixes listed here would provide the most credible information for research on whether it is ethical to keep animals in a zoo? Why?

You cannot trust the information of that magazine, the reporter's opinion is totally_________.

Which of the following would indicate a source is probably not credible?

You cannot trust the information of that magazine, the reporter's opinion is totally_________.

Consider the following scenario: A history textbook describes the colonization of a country from the perspective of the colonizers, highlighting their achievements and downplaying the negative impacts on the indigenous population. What type of bias is most evident in this scenario?

An unbiased person considers all sides of an issue.

Which suffixes might provide the most credible information?

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