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Regression to the Mean Isn’t as Boring as it Sounds

Stimulus - Learn Tools to Crush It in Your Medical Career

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Understanding Regression to the Mean in Clinical Trials

This chapter explores the concept of regression to the mean, particularly in the context of clinical trials for treating depression and managing blood pressure. It highlights the importance of control groups and repeated measurements to accurately interpret treatment effectiveness while addressing variations in health conditions. Through various examples, the chapter emphasizes the need for careful analysis to avoid misattributions of causality in medicine and public policy.

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