Match the definition with the term.
-regression toward the mean
A)derived by following a convenient formula for computing product moment corre-lation coefficients,which can also account for negative relationships
B)a numerically precise value of the strength of a relationship between two variables
C)the tendency for extreme scores on one variable to be associated with less extreme scores on another variable

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Regression toward the mean refers to the tendency for extreme scores on one variable to be associated with less extreme scores on another variable.

Answer: B 
 The numerical value of the strength of a relationship between two variables is known as the correlation coefficient.

Answer: A 
 The product moment correlation coefficient is a formula used to compute the strength of a relationship between two variables, which can also account for negative relationships.

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