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Comparison Chart

BASIS FOR
FACT OPINION
COMPARISON

Meaning Fact refers to something Opinion refers to a


that can be verified or judgment or belief about
proved to be true. something.

Based on Observation or research. Assumption or personal


view.

What is it? Objective reality Subjective statement

Verification Possible Not possible

Represents Something really happened A perception about


something

Change Universal Differs from person to


person

Words Shown with unbiased Expressed with biased


words. words.

Debatable No Yes

Influence Facts has the power to Opinion does not have


influence others. the power to influence
others.

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