Measures of Central Tendency
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Question 1 of 5
The statistical term "Regression" was first introduced into academic literature in 1877 by Sir Francis Galton. In its original biological study context regarding the heights of fathers and sons, what did the term literally translate to?
A
Predicting random future variables without relying on historical ancestral data.
B
Establishing a permanent and absolute mathematical biological limit.
C
Stepping back, returning, or reverting towards the population average.
D
Moving rapidly forward toward exponential genetic growth.
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