Using a Very Simplified Diagram, Illustrate the Phenomenon of Regression

question 34

Essay

Using a very simplified diagram, illustrate the phenomenon of regression to the mean. Do this by drawing a set of data and then showing how it would likely change from that first measurement to the second and how this influences the slope. Annotate your diagram to make it clear what is happening.

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