Regression to the mean is most likely to occur

a. when the sample size is small
b. in research that studies children
c. in posttest-only designs
d. when participants are assigned randomly to experimental groups
e. when participants are selected because of extreme scores

e

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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A. adults who are not careful about their words or actions B. children at-risk for resorting to crimes and using aggressive behaviors C. teenagers who have been in detention or suspended multiple times D. young adults who have been jailed for assault or battery

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