In compared to high school seniors,fewer college students smoke cigarettes.This statistic is due to __________.

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The correct answer is B because the heaviest smokers may not attend college at the same rate as their peers, thus reducing the proportion of smokers in the college population compared to high school seniors. This selection bias means that the college population may not include those with the highest rates of smoking.

In Compared to High School Seniors,fewer College Students Smoke Cigarettes