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Review
. 2003 May 17;326(7398):1083-4.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.326.7398.1083.

Effect of regression to the mean on decision making in health care

Veronica Morton  1 , David J Torgerson
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Review

Effect of regression to the mean on decision making in health care

Veronica Morton et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

Knowledge of regression to the mean can help with everything from interpreting test results to improving your career prospects. All healthcare professionals should be aware of its implications

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Figure 1
Percentage changes in bone mineral density among women treated with alendronate or raloxifene after 12 and 24 months, showing regression to the mean at 24 months. Women are grouped according to the percentage change at 12 months, and values for 24 months are percentage change from value at 12 months
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