After averaging 20 points per game for her college basketball team over the first 15 games, Amanda scores 37 points one night. Because of _______, she will almost certainly score _______ points in the next game.
A)a fatigue effect; fewer
B)a history effect; more
C)regression to the mean; more
D)regression to the mean; fewer

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Regression to the mean suggests that after an extreme performance, such as scoring 37 points, Amanda's performance is likely to return closer to her average, which is 20 points per game, meaning she will likely score fewer points in the next game.

After Averaging 20 Points Per Game for Her College Basketball