The idea that patterns of extreme scores will balance out if sampling continues indefinitely or trends are looked at over the long run is known as:
A) attrition.
B) regression to the mean.
C) history of the mean.
D) correlation.

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This is the concept of regression to the mean. It states that extreme scores will balance out over time or with larger sample sizes. It is not related to attrition, history of the mean, or correlation.

The Idea That Patterns of Extreme Scores Will Balance Out