Question

question 5 of 10
read this passage:
wendy is trying to learn more about the citys role in a chemical spill that occurred a few miles from her apartment. when she finds only a very short article in the local newspaper, she searches for articles on larger newspapers websites to determine what might have been left out of the original article.
which method of identifying bias is most clearly used in the passage?
a. comparing different stories on the same topic
b. fact - checking stories
c. using a variety of media sources for information
d. considering motivations for bias

Explanation:

Wendy compares the local newspaper article (a short one) with articles on larger newspapers' websites (to find what was left out). This is clearly comparing different stories (from different newspapers) on the same topic (the chemical - spill and the city's role). Fact - checking would involve verifying specific facts against known data sources (not just comparing articles). Using a variety of media sources is a bit too broad as the key action is comparing. Considering motivations for bias would involve thinking about why a source might be biased (e.g., financial interests), which is not the case here.

Answer:

A. Comparing different stories on the same topic