Now that we have established the difference between statements of fact, opinion, or blends, let's see if we can recognize bias in the following. Bias is formed when the writer exhibits a preference toward one opinion.
An argument consists of two opposing opinions. Opinions must be supported with valid research or they will have errors in reasoning, also known as fallacies. During the Salem Witch trials, scientific evidence was lacking, and a group of young girls accused many villagers of being witches. This was one of the most blatant forms of personal attack (one of our fallacies) in history.
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View the following videos to see if you can recognize the errors in reasoning used during the trial of Scott Peterson, who was accused and later convicted of the murder of his wife, Laci, and their unborn child. Laci Peterson disappeared on December 24, 2004.
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