Media Literacy: Social Media

Question 51 • EA Academy Algebra I

What is an algorithm?

Answer

a statement that appears to be true but is intentionally false

a computer program that determines how stories or posts are shown

a person’s tendency to believe information that supports an already held viewpoint

a person who makes deliberately offensive or inaccurate posts online to get a reaction

Explanation

An algorithm is a set of rules or instructions a computer follows to complete a task. In this context, choice B describes a program that determines how stories or posts are shown. The other choices describe a false statement, confirmation bias, and an online troll.

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