Question

bias in source selection happens when news outlets rely on specific sources that may not provide a __ viewpoint.
options: sensational, biased, controversial, balanced

Explanation:

The sentence is about bias in source selection for news outlets. A biased source selection would mean the sources don't give a balanced viewpoint (since balanced means considering multiple perspectives, and if they rely on specific sources, those sources might not offer a balanced view). "Sensational" is about attracting attention with excitement, "biased" would be the opposite of what the sources lack (the sources are biased, so they don't provide balanced), and "controversial" is about causing debate, which doesn't fit here. So the correct word is "balanced".

Answer:

D. balanced