Why Does Regression to the Mean Frequently Occur

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why does regression to the mean frequently occur?

• A) Experimenters take multiple measures of behavior.
• B) Assignment of participants is often based on factors that are not under experimenter control.
• C) Experimenters prefer to randomly assign participants to conditions.
• D) Scale attenuation effects are unavoidable.

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