Question

question 6 of 20
which statement about bias in social studies sources is true?

a. bias occurs when a writer corroborates his or her claim with other sources of evidence.

b. bias occurs when a writer pulls evidence from multiple primary sources.

c. bias occurs when a writer intentionally omits information that weakens his or her argument.

d. bias occurs when a writer references secondary sources that support different arguments.

Explanation:

Bias involves a skewed presentation of information. Corroborating claims (A), using multiple primary sources (B), and referencing diverse secondary sources (D) are practices that reduce bias. Intentionally omitting conflicting information (C) distorts the argument, which is a key form of bias.

Answer:

C. Bias occurs when a writer intentionally omits information that weakens his or her argument.