Which quote best describes confirmation bias?

"I know what my results will be before I conduct my research."

Define "bias by omission."

leaving information out of reporting

the supression of speech, public communication, or other information

What best defines Conspiracy Theory?

rejecting standard explanations for an event and creating new explanations

What is Loaded Language?

Language which has strong emotional implications

Why is understanding bias important?

bias impacts the way we interact with the world., People generally do not wish to be misinformed., Our bias influences our daily decisions., Understading bias can help us become better writers.

an opinion, or view, that is presented, often without considering evidence.

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1
Which quote best describes confirmation bias?
"I'm going to tell people only what they want to hear so I gain popularity"
"We don't make mistakes; just happy little accidents"
"I know what my results will be before I conduct my research."
2
Define "bias by omission."
appealing to someones's logic
emphasizing information within reporting
including languge that invites strong, emotional reactions
leaving information out of reporting
3
What is censorship?
drawing general conclusions about information from headlines
the supression of speech, public communication, or other information
a form of propoganda that includes biased interpretations
a tool only used by reporters who create fake news
4
Social Desirability Bias is research conducted to be liked or accepted in society.
True
False
5
What college did Mr. Riese attend?
Dakota State University
Quincy University
St. Louis University
Culver Stockton
6
Pathos appeals to someone's ___________
credibility
emotions
logic
7
Logos appeals to someone's ___________
credibility
emotions
logic
8
What best defines Conspiracy Theory?
misleading or exaggerated headlines to cause you to visit a website
made up stories delivered under the pretext of being factual news stories
rejecting standard explanations for an event and creating new explanations
news that parodies actual events and news, usually for entertainment
9
What college did Mr. Gauer attend?
Illinois State University
Culver Stockton
Dakota State University
Quincy University
10
Propoganda is defined as ideas that are spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.
False
True
11
What is Loaded Language?
Biased information used to promote a particular cause or point of view.
Language which has strong emotional implications
Someone adopting a trend or belief due to majority thinking
Twisting an idea or story so it sounds in favor or against an organization
12
The presence of fake news makes people less likely to believe, search, and accept accurate information.
True
False
13
Why is understanding bias important?
bias impacts the way we interact with the world.
People generally do not wish to be misinformed.
Our bias influences our daily decisions.
Understading bias can help us become better writers.
14
What is bias?
a reporting term for defining censorship.
an opinion, or view, that is presented, often without considering evidence.
a word, phrase, or idea that only involves politics.
the name of Mr. Riese's cat.
15
Ethos appeals to someone's emotions.
False
True

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