Question

Which shows bias by omission?(1 point) Responses A flyer for a test prep company says that students who used its study course scored 85% or higher but does not mention that students who did not use the study course scored equally well. A flyer for a test prep company says that students who used its study course scored 85 percent or higher but does not mention that students who did not use the study course scored equally well. A doctor explains the risks and benefits of a treatment program for a patient’s illness. A doctor explains the risks and benefits of a treatment program for a patient’s illness. A peer-reviewed academic paper is published without an identifying author’s name. A peer-reviewed academic paper is published without an identifying author’s name. A newspaper article lists both positive and negative attributes of political candidates.

Answer 1

The response that shows bias by omission is:

"A flyer for a test prep company says that students who used its study course scored 85% or higher but does not mention that students who did not use the study course scored equally well."

This statement selectively presents information that supports the test prep company's claims, while omitting relevant information that may contradict or provide a fuller understanding of the effectiveness of the study course.