One would predict that the sons of a large group of the tallest pro basketball players will have a mean height somewhat less than that of their fathers.This can be explained by the phenomenon of
A) errors of measurement.
B) regression.
C) standard error of estimate.
D) correlation.

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Regression is the phenomenon where extreme values tend to move towards the mean in subsequent generations, also known as regression towards the mean. Since the tall pro basketball players are extreme values in terms of height, their sons are likely to have a mean height closer to the overall average, resulting in regression towards the mean.

One Would Predict That the Sons of a Large Group