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RADCAB - Bias

Checking whether information is written to inform fairly or to persuade you toward one viewpoint.

Part of: Investigating Issues in Technology — Module 15, 7-8 Digital Technologies: Using digital tools and conventions — Module 8

Understanding RADCAB - Bias in Issues in Technology

What it does: Bias is the B in RADCAB and comes sixth. This is exactly what the Bias check looks for. Bias checks if a source is fair or trying to persuade you. Checking who wrote it is Authority, not Bias. One-sided writing that pushes one view is biased. File size isn't checked by Bias at all. Bias is all about checking for fairness and persuasion. Checking how recent something is is Currency, not Bias.

Common mistakes: Price isn't checked by Bias - it checks fairness and persuasion. File size isn't checked by Bias.

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Learning
Duo
Does Bias check if information tries to persuade you?
YesNo
Matches
A one-sided ad pretending to be a review
↓
Fails Bias - it's trying to persuade you
Applying
Meanings
Term
Bias
Meaning
Checking whether information is written to inform fairly or to persuade you toward one viewpoint.
Practice
Bias: is this written to inform or to persuade?
Testing
Gaps
checks if it's fair
Check Answer
Spots
1Bias checks the price
2It checks if it's fair

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Quick Questions

1. Does Bias check if information tries to persuade you?
A. Yes ✓
B. No
Bias checks if a source is fair or trying to persuade you.
2. Is Bias about checking who wrote a source?
A. Yes
B. No ✓
Checking who wrote it is Authority, not Bias.
3. A one-sided opinion piece - is it biased?
A. No
B. Yes ✓
One-sided writing that pushes one view is biased.
4. Does Bias check the file size of a source?
A. No ✓
B. Yes
File size isn't checked by Bias at all.
5. Should you check for persuasion before trusting a source?
A. Yes ✓
B. No
Bias is all about checking for fairness and persuasion.

Match the Pairs

Bias → Checks if a source is fair or trying to persuade you
Balanced article → An example that passes the Bias check
The sixth RADCAB check → B = Bias
Written to inform fairly, not persuade → Bias check
A one-sided ad pretending to be a review → Fails Bias - it's trying to persuade you
Checking publish date for Bias → That's not Bias - it checks fairness and persuasion

Key Term

Bias
Checking whether information is written to inform fairly or to persuade you toward one viewpoint.

Fill in the Blanks

1. Bias checks if it's fair
Hint: Type the RADCAB check that looks at whether info is fair or persuasive.
2. Check Bias before you trust it
Hint: Type the RADCAB check that looks at whether info is fair or persuasive.
3. Bias means checking fairness
Hint: Type the RADCAB check that looks at whether info is fair or persuasive.
4. One-sided writing fails Bias
Hint: Type the RADCAB check that looks at whether info is fair or persuasive.
5. Ask about Bias when researching
Hint: Type the RADCAB check that looks at whether info is fair or persuasive.

Spot the Error

Question 1
A Bias checks the price
B It checks if it's fair
C It checks persuasion
Line A — Price isn't checked by Bias - it checks fairness and persuasion.
Question 2
A It checks fairness
B It checks the file size
C It checks persuasion
Line B — File size isn't checked by Bias.
Question 3
A Checks if fair
B Checks if persuasive
C Checks the topic fit
Line C — Checking topic fit is Relevancy, not Bias.
Question 4
A Bias is check 6
B Checks fairness
C Checks persuasion
D Checks the publish date
Line D — Checking the publish date is Currency, not Bias.
Question 5
A Bias checks fairness
B One-sided text may be biased
C Balanced text is less biased
D It checks persuasion
E It checks the word count
Line E — Word count isn't checked by Bias.

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