Based on the principle of regression to the mean,if LeShaun received an award for academic excellence in grade 7,but never received awards before that point,how is he likely to perform in grades 8-12?
A) He will perform about the same as in grade 7.
B) He will perform much worse than in grades 1-7.
C) He will perform about the same as in grades 1-6.
D) His performance will gradually get better and better throughout grades 8-12.

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Regression to the mean suggests that after an extreme performance, such as receiving an award, future performances are likely to be closer to the individual's average performance level. Therefore, LeShaun is likely to perform similarly to his average performance in grades 1-6.

Based on the Principle of Regression to the Mean,if LeShaun