The so-called " Sports Illustrated jinx"-the tendency for athletes to experience a dip in performance directly after appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated -can be best explained by ____.

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Statistical regression, or regression to the mean, explains the "Sports Illustrated jinx" as athletes who perform exceptionally well are likely to appear on the cover, but their subsequent performance naturally regresses to their average, making it seem like a curse when it's actually a statistical inevitability.

The So-Called " Sports Illustrated Jinx"-The Tendency for Athletes to Experience