Suppose Danielle Receives the Highest Grade in the Class on the First

question 5

Multiple Choice

Suppose Danielle receives the highest grade in the class on the first exam in her economics course. Regression to the mean implies that Danielle:

• A)isn't likely to do as well on the second exam.
• B)is likely to do even better on the second exam.
• C)is likely to get an A in the class.
• D)is unlikely to forget the material she studied for the exam.

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