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by throwaway0010 4302 days ago
The source of the 30% statistic is from a selection-biased sample of people who undergo paternity testing because there is already a question as to who is the father. It's not an accurate figure.

The actual rate is likely somewhere between 1-3%.

More detail here: http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2730/whos-your-dadd...