Question

how can charts display bias?
a. they can show facts and statistics in a visual way.
b. they can use color or shape to emphasize or de - emphasize certain data.
c. they can be placed more prominently than the headline.
d. they can select only subjective facts to display.

Explanation:

• Option A describes a general function of charts (visualizing facts/statistics) and does not relate to bias.
• Option B: Using color or shape to emphasize/de - emphasize data can manipulate the viewer's perception, which is a way charts display bias. For example, making a bar representing a particular data point very bright to draw attention or very dull to downplay it.
• Option C: The prominence of a chart relative to a headline does not directly relate to the chart displaying bias in terms of data representation.
• Option D: Facts are objective by definition, so the idea of selecting only "subjective facts" is incorrect.

Answer:

B. They can use color or shape to emphasize or de - emphasize certain data.