Question

In defending against bias, it is essential to keep in mind that ? a. facts are verifiable; opinions are beliefs without supporting evidence. b. if you present information with verifiable sources, everyone will agree with your analysis. c. people have strong opinions about many topics even if they can’t cite reliable sources. d. All of the above. e. None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer:

D). All of the above.

Explanation:

Bias in literature is defined as 'an undue inclination or preference towards an idea, individual, or belief.' It directly affects the credibility of a written work. Thus, In defending against bias, it is important to know the difference between facts and opinions, the information presented with justifiable sources are easily accepted, and about the strong opinions of the people regarding certain topics. Therefore, this implies that 'a statement can be classified as biased only when it is a fact or information without sufficient evidence to support or justify it while the opinions cannot be verified.' Hence, option D is the correct answer.