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Which sentence contains an element of bias? According to researchers, children who watch less television are more likely to lead an active lifestyle and participate in sports. Reliable research and a handful of well-regarded studies show that watching too much television can negatively impact children's academic progress and development. Researchers report that violent television can have a negative impact on children, but they likely aren't taking into account the available programs that are enriching. Children in the United States watch an average of three to four hours of television each day, according to reliable studies. Mark this and return Save and Exit Next Submit

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The sentence that contains an element of bias is:

ā€œResearchers report that violent television can have a negative impact on children, but they likely arenā€™t taking into account the available programs that are enriching.ā€

This sentence introduces a bias by suggesting that researchers might be overlooking positive aspects of television, specifically ā€œenrichingā€ programs, while focusing on the negative effects of violent content. This implies a counter-argument or a different perspective, which introduces a subjective element into what should ideally be a neutral or objective statement.