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regression toward the mean


  • n  the relation between selected values of x and observed values of y (from which the most probable value of y can be predicted for any value of x)
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  • New York Jets Jump Way Up Power Rankings
    So the Jets have made huge jumps in many NFL power rankings.  Don’t get carried away Jets fans.  This is not a repeat of 2009.  The regression toward the mean will happen soon enough.  This team is a couple of penalty plays from being 0-3.  Tampa Bay gave away a win on opening day with Lavonte David’s boneheaded shove of Geno Smith that set up the game-winning field goal for the Jets, and the ...
    Sept. 25, 2013 - Bleacher Report

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