A statistical phenomenon where extreme outcomes are likely to be followed by more average ones, regression to the mean is crucial for data interpretation. Investors use it to avoid chasing hot stocks, while sports analysts predict performance slumps. It benefits anyone making forecasts, from gamblers to quality-control managers, by preventing overreaction to temporary spikes or dips.
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