Regression To The Mean: Why Our Intuitive Predictions Ignore The Pull Towards The Average

· Hernando Chavez
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REGRESSION TO THE MEAN


WHY OUR INTUITIVE PREDICTIONS IGNORE THE PULL TOWARDS THE AVERAGE



(PSYCHOLOGY & BEHAVIOR)



WRITTEN BY: CAMBRIDGE REVIEW PUBLISHING




ABOUT THIS BOOK


This book has been crafted by integrating the insights and expertise of numerous renowned international specialists in the field. Rather than relying on a single or average source, it draws from a rich combination of premium, authoritative perspectives, ensuring that readers gain access to the highest quality knowledge available.




CONTENT:


The Hidden Hand Of Chance: Introducing Regression To The Mean


Galton's Insight: The Discovery Of A Universal Principle


The "Law Of Small Numbers" And Extreme Results


Our Mind's Causal Obsession: Why Statistics Are Ignored


The "Sports Illustrated Jinx": Misinterpreting Randomness


The Imperfect Link: Understanding Correlation


Intuitive Predictions: As Extreme As The Evidence


The Halo Effect And The Illusion Of Understanding


Overconfidence And The Neglect Of Uncertainty


The Lazy System 2: Failing To Engage In Statistical Thought


Teaching The Unteachable: The Challenge Of Regression


A Practical Guide: Correcting Intuitive Predictions


The Moderation Principle: Why Unbiased Predictions Are Often Unflattering


Organizational Blind Spots: Regression In Business And Policy


Embracing Complexity: Living More Rationally With Chance

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