Fact, Opinion, and Bias

Which statement is more biased?

• KPop is way better than hip hop.

• KPop originated in South Korea.

Which statement is most clearly biased?

• People all over the world play soccer.

• Soccer is an easy sport to learn.

• Soccer does not take much equipment.

• People can get very excited about their local soccer team.

If you read a biased source, you might not get all of the information.

• True

• False

What is the extreme language in this sentence?

• worst

• Hoover

• president

• history

Bias can lead to prejudiced behavior.

• True

• False

anything that may change or influence a person's observations; can make a source less trustworthy

• bias

• point of view

• fact

a statement that can be proven true

• fact

• opinion

• evidence

What is a statement that reflects personal beliefs or feelings rather than objective truth?

• Fact

• Opinion

• Bias

• Evidence

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

• The Earth is flat.

• Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.

• Water boils at 100°C at sea level.

• Cats are better than dogs.

What term describes a preconceived notion that can affect impartial judgment?

• Fact

• Opinion

• Bias

• Hypothesis