When Is Regression to the Mean Least Effective in Terms

question 29

Multiple Choice

When is regression to the mean least effective in terms of predicting future outcomes?

• A) When some data points are extreme
• B) When the available data on past outcomes are from a relatively recent time period
• C) When conditions in the environment are changing
• D) When the environment is relatively stable, but there has been a "spike" in extreme values

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