Fact – Opinion – Bias – An Analysis

FACTS are often written as a simple statement. Like “Fiji lies in the Pacific Ocean”. 

OPINIONs are often supported by evidence. When a fact is debatable, words and phrases like “possibly”, “maybe”, “it is probable” may be used. Opinions are sometimes easily recognized because words like “believe”, “opinion”, “think”,”could”, “might” and “would” are used. However, sometimes opinions are presented as if they are facts.

Sometimes, the information given by experts as a “fact” is really an opinion, where these “facts” are based upon the knowledge available at the time. Sometimes it is only discoveries and advances made in science or technology that proves that these opinions are not facts.

BIAS is a lack of objectivity  or fairness in the treatment of topics. On websites the bias can sometimes be identified when information keeps directing you to purchase or products.