Suppose Danielle receives the highest grade in the class on the first exam in her economics course. Regression to the mean implies that Danielle:
A)isn't likely to do as well on the second exam.
B)is likely to do even better on the second exam.
C)is likely to get an A in the class.
D)is unlikely to forget the material she studied for the exam.

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Regression to the mean is the phenomenon that unusual events are likely to be followed by more nearly normal ones. So if Danielle receives the highest grade in the class on her first exam, regression to the mean implies that she won't do quite as well on the second exam.

Suppose Danielle Receives the Highest Grade in the Class on the First