Understanding Bias in Information

What does it mean if someone is biased?

• They are fair to everyone.

• They only like one team or idea.

• They always tell the truth.

• They don't care about anything.

Why is it important to have information that is unbiased?

• It helps you pick your favorite sports team.

• It makes articles longer to read.

• It helps you make good decisions in important areas like science and government.

• It makes people argue more.

What is a sign that an article might be biased?

• It has a lot of words.

• It only shows one way to think about a topic.

• It is written by a famous author.

• It has pictures.

Is bias always a bad thing?

• Yes, bias is always bad and should be avoided.

• No, bias can sometimes be helpful, like when cheering for a team.

• Only if it's about sports.

• Only if it's about science.