Published: August 03, 1999
Last Updated: January 03, 2000
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Table 17 DEFINITION OF BIAS "Different people define the term 'bias' in different ways. Which of the following phrases is closest to your own definition of bias in the news media?" (phrases read) Total Public Bias is... Not being open-minded and neutral about the facts 30% Having an agenda, and shaping the news report to fit it 29 Showing favoritism to particular social or political groups 29 All of these 8 None of these 1 Don't know 3