Bias is best described as

• A. A neutral, balanced view of all sides.
• B. An objective, balanced report.
• C. A leaning toward one side or opinion about something; bias shapes what gets included, left out, or highlighted.
• D. A random selection of facts used in a story.

Answer: (C)

Bias is a tendency to favor one side or opinion, and that tendency shapes what information gets included, what is left out, and what is emphasized in a story. In media, bias shows up when a report relies more on sources that support a particular view, highlights facts that back that view while downplaying others, or uses language that signals approval or disapproval. Neutral or objective reporting, by contrast, tries to present multiple sides and minimize personal sway, while a random selection of facts wouldn’t reflect a deliberate leaning toward a viewpoint. So this description best captures how bias operates in explaining coverage.