Although Soren once scored 37 points during a single high school basketball game, he was subsequently unable to beat or match this record no matter how hard he tried. His experience may be at least partially explained in terms of

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Regression toward the mean refers to the tendency for extreme scores or outcomes to be followed by scores or outcomes that are closer to the mean or average. In this case, Soren's initial score of 37 points was an extreme outcome, and it is likely that subsequent performances would be closer to his typical level of performance, rather than repeating such an exceptional performance.

Although Soren Once Scored 37 Points During a Single High