A research study has shown that adolescents who play on sports teams are more likely to be admitted to college than those who do not play sports. From this study, we can conclude that
A) playing on sports teams causes increased success in college applications.
B) college applications cause increased participation on sports teams.
C) most college students have played sports.
D) there is a relationship between playing sports and being admitted into college

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The study shows that there is a relationship between playing sports and being admitted to college. However, the study does not prove a causal relationship in either direction (A and B). Additionally, the study does not provide information about the prevalence of sports participation among college students (C). Therefore, the best choice is D, which reflects the relationship found in the study without making unsupported claims about causation or prevalence.

A Research Study Has Shown That Adolescents Who Play on Sports