If a doctor concludes from evidence that having yearly physical exams helps people stay healthy but has not considered the risk of a selection factor bias, the doctor may ignore the possibility that
A)healthy people may schedule exams more often than others.
B)some people have better genes than others.
C)people who are sick often go to the doctor.
D)hypochondriacs do the same thing.

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Selection factor bias occurs when individuals who are more health-conscious, or who have fewer health issues, are more likely to participate in a study or research. In the given scenario, if the doctor has not considered this factor, they may ignore the possibility that people who are already healthier are scheduling exams more often than those who are not. This could result in an incorrect conclusion that yearly physical exams help everyone equally in staying healthy. The other options, while relevant to health and well-being, do not pertain to selection factor bias.

If a Doctor Concludes from Evidence That Having Yearly Physical