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The two lines of regression become identical when

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Ar=1\displaystyle r = 1
Br=1\displaystyle r = -1
Cr=0\displaystyle r = 0
DBoth (a) & (b)
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Option dBoth (a) & (b)

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  • Ar=1\displaystyle r = 1
  • Br=1\displaystyle r = -1
  • Cr=0\displaystyle r = 0
  • DBoth (a) & (b)

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

**Concepts of Regression Lines and Correlation:** The angle theta\displaystyle \\theta between the two lines of regression (y\displaystyle y on x\displaystyle x and x\displaystyle x on y\displaystyle y) is given by: tantheta=frac1r2rleft(fracsigmaxsigmaysigmax2+sigmay2right)\\tan \\theta = \\frac{1 - r^2}{|r|} \\left( \\frac{\\sigma_x \\sigma_y}{\\sigma_x^2 + \\sigma_y^2} \\right) **Step 1: Condition for Coinciding (Identical) Regression Lines** The two regression lines coincide (become identical) when they are parallel, meaning the angle between them is theta=0circ\displaystyle \\theta = 0^{\\circ}. tantheta=0implies1r2=0impliesr2=1impliesr=pm1\\tan \\theta = 0 \\implies 1 - r^2 = 0 \\implies r^2 = 1 \\implies r = \\pm 1 - When r=1\displaystyle r = 1, there is a perfect positive linear correlation between the variables, and the two regression lines coincide. - When r=1\displaystyle r = -1, there is a perfect negative linear correlation between the variables, and the two regression lines also coincide. Therefore, the regression lines coincide when either r=1\displaystyle r = 1 or r=1\displaystyle r = -1. This corresponds to "Both (a) & (b)". Hence, **Option D** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Correlation and Regression

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Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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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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