Regression to the mean
- 1 January 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Annals of Human Biology
- Vol. 5 (3), 277-280
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03014467800002891
Abstract
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. 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. 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.Keywords
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