What Does Regression to the Mean Predict If a Subject

question 15

Multiple Choice

What does regression to the mean predict if a subject obtains an extreme score on a measurement and then is remeasured?

• A) The second score will be more extreme than the first.
• B) The second score will be nearly the same as the first.
• C) The second score will be less extreme than the first.
• D) None of the above

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