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Read this passage:

Wendy is trying to learn more about the city's role in a
chemical spill that occurred a few miles from her
apartment. When she finds only a very short article in the
local newspaper, she searches for articles on larger
newspapers' websites to determine what might have been
left out of the original article.

Which method of identifying bias is most clearly used in the passage?​

A. Considering motivations for bias
B. Using a variety of media sources for information
C. Fact-checking stories
D. Comparing different stories on the same topic

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Answer:

D. Comparing different stories on the same topic.

Step-by-step explanation:

Through the research of different sources, Wendy can establish a comparison of a variety of stories regarding the same topic. This gathering of information is useful to determine how biased information was in the article, and will help her to get the full picture about what happened for this chemicall spill to take place, and how responsible the city is for it.

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