regression to the mean en · NOUN
Meanings
- The phenomenon by which extreme examples from any set of data are likely to be followed by examples which are less extreme; a tendency towards the average of any sample. For example, the offspring of two very tall individuals tend to be tall, but closer to the average (mean) than either of their parents.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| regressions to the mean | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| regression toward the mean | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
regression fallacy · linear regression · regression line
Translations (1)
fi regressio kohti keskiarvoa (statistical phenomenon)