regression question

[DAVID KREINER]

One of my students asked why the statistical process of regression is called 
regression.  I could not come up with a plausible answer, so I'm asking my wise 
Tipster colleagues to help.  Does anyone have a good answer?

David Kreiner
Professor of Psychology
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg MO 64093
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Phone: 660 543-8076
Fax: 660 543-8505