Understanding Bias in Information

Understanding Bias in Information

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video discusses the concept of bias, starting with its acceptance in sports and extending to other areas like politics, media, and science. It highlights the importance of recognizing hidden bias and the need for unbiased information in decision-making. The video provides guidance on detecting bias by examining the author's motivation, source credibility, and language used. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of evaluating information with an understanding of bias to choose the best sources.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do people often show bias towards their favorite sports team?

They want to appear neutral.

They naturally support their own team.

They have a personal connection with the players.

They are paid to support the team.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what other areas, besides sports, do people show bias?

In personal relationships only.

In historical events only.

In ideas, laws, and products.

In scientific research only.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can bias be beneficial in certain situations?

It is never beneficial.

It always leads to misinformation.

It prevents any form of discussion.

It can rally a team and win debates.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential problem with bias in information?

It is never present in scientific data.

It always leads to misinformation.

It can be hidden and appear neutral.

It is always easy to detect.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to seek unbiased information?

To promote personal opinions.

To avoid making any decisions.

To support one side of an argument.

To ensure fairness in decision-making.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you ensure you are getting unbiased information?

By relying on a single source.

By seeking multiple perspectives.

By ignoring all sources.

By choosing the longest articles.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you consider when reading an article to detect bias?

The publication date.

The length of the article.

The author's motivation and sources.

The number of images included.

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