Regression Toward the Mean Explained | AP Psych Unit 0

▶ Watch the full Unit 0 course in order:    • AP Psychology Unit 0: Scientific Practices   Regression toward the mean, stable vs. temporary factors, and why researchers use control groups, explained for AP Psychology Unit 0. Aligned with the current AP® Psychology Course and Exam Description. Free mastery questions for this video: https://animatedpsych.com A player who usually makes half his free throws suddenly goes 10 for 10. Will he do it again? Learn why extreme performances tend to be followed by more typical ones, and how this can fool researchers into thinking a treatment worked. Chapters 0:00 The 10-for-10 game 0:28 What is regression toward the mean? 0:40 Stable vs. temporary factors 1:24 Tracking his games 1:49 Why it matters in research 2:01 Example: the anxiety study Part of AnimatedPsych's free AP® Psychology course, Unit 0: Science Practices. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this channel.