Definitions
Types of Bias
Bias Examples
Core Values of Journalism
100

Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually

Ostensibly

100

Known as group think

Conformity bias

100

Females that are equally qualified for job positions are misjudged

Gender Bias

100

No deceptive handling of the facts

Accuracy

200

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act

Retribution

200

Can be the negative impact of people bonding together

Affinity Bias

200

A hiring manager is most likely to select a candidate that reminds them of themselves in some way

Similarity/ Attraction Bias

200

The work that you do is your own work

Independence

300

Of the same kind, alike

homogeneous 

300

The propensity to rely on the opinions of an individuals authority rather than their qualifications

Authority Bias

300

if you give someone a raise because of their connection to you, you disadvantage those who don’t have the same connection

Affinity Bias

300

Looking and thinking about what are the other sides of this story

Impartiality

400

Prevent from happening, make impossible

Preclude

400
Unequal treatment of individuals based on their gender

gender bias

400

if an employee is frequently late, one might assume that they are lazy or unmotivated, while in reality, the employee may be going through a hard time like the death of a loved one

Attribution Bias

400

Be aware of the consequences of what you publish and what you broadcast because the words and pictures shown can do damage

Humanity

500

Having or denoting a permanent post, especially as a teacher or professor

Tenured
500

Assessing someones quality based on how old they are

Age bias

500

 When reviewing employee performance, allowing your opinion to be swayed by those above you

Authority Bias

500

Admitting to the mistakes you've made

Accountablilty