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WorksheetsBias
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
This is something that actually exists or happened and is verifiable.
fact
bias
opinion
This cannot be proven with complete certainty.
fact
opinion
bias
Bias can be best defined as
a two-sided approach to issues and people
lack of subjectivity
lack of objectivity
The entire so-called science of parapsychology is simply a clever fraud. The attention of parapsychologists is focused on false claims that fall outside the bounds of normal human experience, including extrasensory perception. These parapsychologists know about as much about real science as the town drunk. In truth, their experiments have been shown to be impossible to replicate, which is a fundamental qualification for a science.
The author shows bias against
the town drunk
parapsychologists
experimentation
Which statement is most clearly biased?
Basketball is a game played by two teams of five players.
People all over the world play basketball.
Basketball is the most beautiful sports in the world of games and no other sports can beat this record (James Naismith).
New cars are not built as well as they used to be. Owners of new cars in 2002 have more complaints about their automobiles than in past years. In fact, the recalling of new cars by their makers is becoming a routine practice in America. Instead of insisting upon safe, well-designed products, carmakers seem more concerned with throwing together shoddy automobiles and making a profit. Invariably, new cars need parts replaced almost as soon as the warranty expires. Unfortunately, people need transportation, so they continue to buy new automobiles.
The author shows bias against
new car owners
car repair shops
automobile manufacturers
Everyone who cooks should own a food processor. This marvelous invention is now being used by over 12 million vegetarians, compared with only half that number a couple of years ago. Vegetarians rarely have a weight problem since most vegetables are low in calories and contain little or no fat. They do not suffer a build-up of cholesterol in the bloodstream as they grow older. Some doctors have suggested a link between vegetarianism and longevity. As Americans become more health-conscious, vegetarianism will certainly become more popular.
The author show bias for
eating "health foods"
becoming a vegetarian
avoiding cholesterol
America is certainly a strong military power; it now has the nuclear power to destroy the entire world. We are not the only country that has this capacity. The threat of nuclear war affects all of us.
The author seems biased against
American military power
other countries
nuclear arms
An independent insurance agent works directly for you, not for a large, anonymous organization. The agent must provide you with the best policy at the lowest price if he is to remain in business. The agent’s job is to help you find a policy that suits your needs. This may cover your life, health, home, or automobile. Independent insurance agents are free to recommend the best policy, regardless of which insurance company provides it.
The author show bias in favor of
using an independent insurance agent
avoiding low-cost insurance policies
buying insurance from a well-known company
The entire so-called science of parapsychology is simply a clever fraud. The attention of parapsychologists is focused on false claims that fall outside the bounds of normal human experience, including extrasensory perception. These parapsychologists know about as much about real science as the town drunk. In truth, their experiments have been shown to be impossible to replicate, which is a fundamental qualification for a science.
The author shows bias against
the town drunk
scientists
parapsychologists
