Understanding Credibility and Bias

Credible

• Worthy of belief; trustworthy

• Unreliable and false

• Doubtful and suspicious

• Unbelievable and absurd

Bias

• A particular feeling or opinion; especially one that is unreasoned

• An objective analysis of facts

• A systematic approach to decision making

• A neutral stance on issues

Expert

• Person who has special skill or knowledge in a particular field

• A beginner in a specific area

• Someone who has general knowledge about many topics

• A person who is not skilled in any field

Trustworthy

• Deserving of trust; confidence; dependable; reliable

• Unreliable and deceitful

• Inconsistent and unpredictable

• Doubtful and suspicious

Source

• A place where something is stored

• Anyplace from which something comes

• A type of resource

• A location for events

Details

• A summary of information

• An individual or particular item

• A collection of facts

• A general overview

Organization

• A group of persons organized for work or association

• A type of government structure

• A method of financial management

• A social gathering for entertainment

Non-Credible

• Unbelievable; untrustworthy

• Highly reliable; trustworthy

• Completely accurate; factual

• Widely accepted; credible

Domain Name

• Name used as an internet address

• A type of computer virus

• A software application for web development

• A method of data encryption

Error

• A mistake; wrongdoing

• A type of software bug

• A mathematical calculation

• A legal term for negligence