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Original Article

Regression to the mean

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Pages 277-280 | Received 25 Oct 1977, Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 

Summary

The notion of “regression to the mean” is widely misunderstood. This paper explains the concept in simple terms and shows how it arises in studies of mental and physical development.

Zusammenfassung

Der Begriff “Regression auf den Mittelwert” wird häufig mißverstanden. Diese Arbeit erklärt das Konzept in einfacher Weise und zeigt, wie es in Studien der geistigen und körperlichen Entwicklung entsteht.

Résumé

La notion de “régression à la moyenne” est largement mal comprise. Ce travail explique le concept en termes simples et montre comment il survient dans des études de développement mental et physique.

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