Which is the best definition of bias?

a belief that is supported by evidence and reasoning
a personal opinion that is not based on evidence
an explanation of why a certain idea is accurate
an idea that is unpopular among many people

1 answer

The best definition of bias among the options provided is:

a personal opinion that is not based on evidence.

Bias typically refers to a tendency to favor one perspective, idea, or outcome over others, often ignoring or disregarding evidence that contradicts that perspective.