AP caption: High Gas Prices are Posted at a Shell Gas Station

Weekly Example of Media Bias - May 16, 2007

Questions

1. Why do you think that the Associated Press (AP) chose not to clarify their caption by explaining the real reason for the $4/gallon price at the Shell station?

2. Do you think that the AP intended to mislead readers? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think this is an example of bias by OMISSION? Explain your answer.