Checkology: Misinformation and Bias

What is the definition of misinformation?

• Information that is intentionally false and meant to deceive

• False or inaccurate information, regardless of intent to deceive

• Information that is always true

• Information that is only shared on social media

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Which of the following best describes bias in news reporting?

• Reporting that is always neutral

• Reporting that favors one side or perspective over others

• Reporting that uses only facts

• Reporting that never uses sources

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What is a fact-checker’s primary job?

• To create news stories

• To verify the accuracy of information

• To write opinion pieces

• To promote advertisements

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Which term refers to information that is deliberately created to mislead or harm?

• Disinformation

• Misinformation

• Satire

• Editorial

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What is confirmation bias?

• The tendency to seek out information that challenges your beliefs

• The tendency to seek out information that supports your beliefs

• The tendency to ignore all information

• The tendency to believe everything you read

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How can you identify if a photo has been manipulated or taken out of context?

• By checking the photo’s metadata or using reverse image search

• By assuming all photos are real

• By only looking at the caption

• By trusting the first source you see

Which strategy can help you recognize bias in a news article?

• Only reading the headline

• Comparing how different outlets report the same story

• Ignoring the author’s background

• Focusing only on the images

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How can you apply the concept of lateral reading to verify information?

• By reading only one article thoroughly

• By checking what other reputable sources say about the information

• By ignoring all other sources

• By focusing on the article’s images

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If you suspect a news story is biased, what is a good next step?

• Accept the story as fact

• Seek out multiple perspectives on the same topic

• Only read stories from the same outlet

• Ignore the story

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You encounter two conflicting news reports about the same event. How would you determine which is more reliable?

• Choose the one with the most dramatic headline

• Analyze the evidence, sources, and reputation of each outlet before deciding

• Believe the first one you read

• Ignore both reports

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