Bias is defined as...

• A. A personal attitude or point of view that is NOT impartial; it tends to prefer one point of view and often fosters prejudice and acts of discrimination.
• B. An impartial stance.
• C. A formal policy.
• D. A statistical measure.

Answer: (A)

Bias means a personal attitude or point of view that is not impartial; it tends to favor one side and can foster prejudice and discrimination. This captures bias because it describes an internal leaning that colors judgment and behavior, rather than neutrality. An impartial stance is the opposite of bias, a formal policy is a rule or procedure, and a statistical measure is a quantity used in data analysis—none of these describe a personal preference or prejudice. In interpreting, recognizing bias helps you strive for fairness and present information in a way that minimizes prejudgment.