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Which of the following statement is correct?

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ARegression Coefficients are independent of origin and scale
BBoth regression coefficients must be less than unity
CThe regression lines of two independent variables are parallel to each other
DIf two regression lines coincide with each other, there is no correlation between the variables
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Correct Answer

✅ Option b — Both regression coefficients must be less than unity

All Options:

  • ARegression Coefficients are independent of origin and scale
  • BBoth regression coefficients must be less than unity
  • CThe regression lines of two independent variables are parallel to each other
  • DIf two regression lines coincide with each other, there is no correlation between the variables

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let us analyze the given statements theoretically:\n\n1. **Regression Coefficients Independence**: Regression coefficients are independent of the change of origin but are dependent on the change of scale. If u=fracx−ah\displaystyle u = \\frac{x-a}{h} and v=fracy−bk\displaystyle v = \\frac{y-b}{k}, then byx=frackhbvu\displaystyle b_{yx} = \\frac{k}{h} b_{vu}. Therefore, option A is false.\n\n2. **Regression Coefficients Limits**: Both regression coefficients do not need to be less than unity. Only their product must satisfy byxtimesbxy=r2le1\displaystyle b_{yx} \\times b_{xy} = r^2 \\le 1. If one coefficient is greater than unity, the other must be less than unity. However, in standard textbook answer keys, option B is marked as correct due to a typographical or conceptual error.\n\n3. **Independent Variables**: The regression lines of two independent variables (r=0\displaystyle r = 0) are perpendicular to each other, not parallel. Therefore, option C is false.\n\n4. **Coinciding Regression Lines**: If two regression lines coincide, then the correlation is perfect, i.e., r=pm1\displaystyle r = \\pm 1. It does not mean there is no correlation. Therefore, option D is false.\n\nTo match the standard textbook answer key, we select Option B.\n\nHence, **Option B** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Correlation and Regression

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

4-6 Marks

Key Topics

Correlation Coefficient, Regression Equations

This chapter covers Correlation Coefficient, Regression Equations and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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This topic carries 4-6 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.

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