Although Jason once scored a 270 in bowling,he has subsequently been unable to beat that record no matter how much he practices.His experience may be partially understood in terms of

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Regression toward the average is the tendency for extreme scores or behavior to return toward one's average. Jason's inability to beat his record suggests that his previous score was likely an outlier (extreme score) and that it's more typical for him to score closer to his average.

Although Jason Once Scored a 270 in Bowling,he Has Subsequently