A poll on a cigarette tax increase includes the following: "Last year, cigarette taxes funded an extra one hundred child healthcare projects in the state. Do you favor a cigarette tax increase?" Does this question show any bias?
A)Yes, it is biased against the tax increase.
B)Yes, it is biased in favor of the tax increase.
C)No, it is not biased.
D)No, it is unrelated to the tax increase.

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The question presents a positive result of the current cigarette tax, which could bias respondents to believe that a tax increase would lead to more positive outcomes for child healthcare projects. This presents a biased view in favor of the tax increase.

A Poll on a Cigarette Tax Increase Includes the Following