Determine whether the source of error represents random or systematic error.
-A survey is conducted on smoking amongst teenagers. When questioned by adults, teenagers tend to underreport how much they smoke.
A)Random error
B)Systematic error

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This is a systematic error because the underreporting is consistent (teenagers consistently underreport when questioned by adults), indicating a bias in the measurement process rather than random fluctuations.

Determine Whether the Source of Error Represents Random or Systematic