Hedged claims are ones written with attribution or uncertainty
(“reportedly”, “according to”). A higher rate is
not a fault: it is often careful sourcing.
How these are measured.
-0.51
average ± 0.11·
-0.45 median·
9 scored articles
Indistinguishable from their outlet, which averages
-0.49. On this many articles the
difference between the two is inside the margin.
Leaning rates the writing, not the subject.
How it is scored.
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