The regression to the mean fallacy is an error where regression to the mean is mistakenly interpreted as a cause-and-effect relationship.
Der Regressions-Trugschluss zur Mitte ist ein Fehler, bei dem die Regression zum Mittelwert fälschlicherweise als Ursache-Wirkungs-Beziehung interpretiert wird.
| Fallacy | Regression to the mean fallacy |
|---|---|
| Definition and Examples | When regression to the mean is mistaken for cause and effect |
Tags: fallacies, logic
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