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If the plotted points in a scatter diagram lie from upper left to lower right, then the correlation is
- Positive
- Zero
- Negative
- None of these

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This quiz on Correlation and Regression explores key concepts in analyzing bivariate data, including frequency tables, marginal and conditional distributions, and correlation analysis. It assesses understanding of statistical relationships and data interpretation skills.

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If the value of correlation coefficient is positive, then the points in a scatter diagram tend to cluster
- From lower left corner to upper right corner
- From lower left corner to lower right corner
- From lower right corner to upper left corner
- From lower right corner to upper right corner
Correct Answer

A. From lower left corner to upper right corner

Explanation

A positive correlation coefficient indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase. In a scatter diagram, this would be represented by the points clustering in a diagonal line from the lower left corner to the upper right corner. This means that as the x-values increase, the corresponding y-values also tend to increase.

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The method applied for deriving the regression equations is known as
- Least squares
- Concurrent deviation
- Product moment
- Normal equation
Correct Answer

A. Least squares

Explanation

The method applied for deriving the regression equations is known as least squares. This method aims to minimize the sum of the squared differences between the observed values and the predicted values. By finding the line of best fit that minimizes these squared differences, we can determine the regression equation that best represents the relationship between the variables. This method is widely used in statistics and is considered a reliable approach for estimating the parameters of a regression model.

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The correlation between shoe-size and intelligence is
- Zero
- Positive
- Negative
- None of these
Correct Answer

A. Zero

Explanation

The correct answer is "Zero." This means that there is no correlation between shoe-size and intelligence. In other words, the size of a person's feet does not have any impact on their level of intelligence. This conclusion suggests that there is no relationship or pattern between these two variables.

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If the coefficient of correlation between two variables is -0 9, then the coefficient of determination is
- 0.9
- 0.81
- 0.1
- 0.19
Correct Answer

A. 0.81

Explanation

The coefficient of correlation measures the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables. It ranges from -1 to 1, where -1 indicates a perfect negative linear relationship and 1 indicates a perfect positive linear relationship. The coefficient of determination, on the other hand, is the square of the coefficient of correlation. Therefore, if the coefficient of correlation is -0.9, the coefficient of determination would be 0.81 (0.9 squared), indicating that 81% of the variation in one variable can be explained by the variation in the other variable.

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If y = a + bx, then what is the coefficient of correlation between x and y?
- 1
- -1
- 1 or -1 according as b > 0 or b < 0
- None of these
Correct Answer

A. 1 or -1 according as b > 0 or b < 0

Explanation

The coefficient of correlation measures the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables. In this case, if the coefficient b is positive (b > 0), it means that as x increases, y also increases, indicating a positive relationship. Therefore, the coefficient of correlation would be 1, indicating a strong positive correlation. On the other hand, if b is negative (b < 0), it means that as x increases, y decreases, indicating a negative relationship. In this case, the coefficient of correlation would be -1, indicating a strong negative correlation.

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The errors in case of regression equations are
- Positive
- Negative
- Zero
- All these
Correct Answer

A. All these

Explanation

In the case of regression equations, errors can be positive, negative, or zero. Positive errors occur when the predicted values are greater than the actual values, while negative errors occur when the predicted values are lower than the actual values. Zero errors indicate that there is no difference between the predicted and actual values. Therefore, all of these options are correct as errors in regression equations can take any of these forms.

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What is spurious correlation?
- It is a bad relation between two variables.
- It is very low correlation between two variables.
- It is the correlation between two variables having no causal relation.
- It is a negative correlation.
Correct Answer

A. It is the correlation between two variables having no causal relation.

Explanation

Spurious correlation refers to the correlation between two variables that do not have a causal relationship. This means that even though there may be a statistical association between the two variables, it is not meaningful or significant in terms of cause and effect. In other words, the correlation is coincidental and does not indicate that one variable directly influences the other.

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The covariance between two variables is
- Strictly positive
- Strictly negative
- Always 0
- Either positive or negative or zero
Correct Answer

A. Either positive or negative or zero

Explanation

The covariance between two variables can take on any value, whether positive, negative, or zero. It measures the relationship between the variables and indicates the direction and strength of their linear association. A positive covariance suggests that the variables tend to move in the same direction, while a negative covariance suggests they tend to move in opposite directions. A covariance of zero indicates no linear relationship between the variables. Therefore, the correct answer is that the covariance can be either positive, negative, or zero.

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Pearson's correlation coefficient is used for finding
- Correlation for any type of relation
- Correlation for linear relation only
- Correlation for curvilinear relation only
- Both (b) and (c)
Correct Answer

A. Correlation for linear relation only

Explanation

Pearson's correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables. It ranges from -1 to 1, where -1 indicates a perfect negative linear relationship, 0 indicates no linear relationship, and 1 indicates a perfect positive linear relationship. Therefore, the correct answer is "Correlation for linear relation only" because Pearson's correlation coefficient specifically measures the linear relationship between variables, not curvilinear relationships.

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What are the limits of the coefficient of concurrent deviations?
- No limit
- Between -1 and 0, including the limiting values
- Between 0 and 1, including the limiting values
- Between -1 and 1, the limiting values inclusive
Correct Answer

A. Between -1 and 1, the limiting values inclusive

Explanation

The coefficient of concurrent deviations measures the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables. It ranges from -1 to 1, inclusive of the limiting values. A coefficient of -1 indicates a perfect negative relationship, 0 indicates no relationship, and 1 indicates a perfect positive relationship. Therefore, the limits of the coefficient of concurrent deviations are between -1 and 1, inclusive.

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If for two variable x and y, the covariance, variance of x and variance of y are 40,16 and 256 respectively, what is the value of the correlation coefficient?
- 0.01
- 0.625
- 0.4
- 0.5
Correct Answer

A. 0.625

Explanation

The correlation coefficient is calculated by dividing the covariance of x and y by the square root of the product of the variances of x and y. In this case, the covariance is 40, the variance of x is 16, and the variance of y is 256. Therefore, the correlation coefficient can be calculated as 40 / √(16 * 256) = 40 / √4096 = 40 / 64 = 0.625.

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If y = 3x + 4 is the regression line of y on x and the arithmetic mean of x is -1, what is the arithmetic mean of y?
- 1
- -1
- 7
- None of these
Correct Answer

A. 1

Explanation

The arithmetic mean of y can be found by substituting the arithmetic mean of x into the regression line equation. Since the arithmetic mean of x is -1, we can substitute x = -1 into the equation y = 3x + 4. This gives us y = 3(-1) + 4 = 1. Therefore, the arithmetic mean of y is 1.

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Regression analysis is concerned with
- Establishing a mathematical relationship between two variables
- Measuring the extent of association between two variables
- Predicting the value of the dependent variable for a given value of the independent variable
- Both (a) and (c)
Correct Answer

A. Both (a) and (c)

Explanation

Regression analysis is concerned with establishing a mathematical relationship between two variables and predicting the value of the dependent variable for a given value of the independent variable. By analyzing the data, regression analysis helps to measure the extent of association between the variables and provides a mathematical equation to predict the value of the dependent variable based on the independent variable. Therefore, the correct answer is both (a) and (c).

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For finding the degree of agreement about beauty between two Judges in a Beauty Contest, we use
- Scatter diagram
- Coefficient of rank correlation
- Coefficient of correlation
- Coefficient of concurrent deviation
Correct Answer

A. Coefficient of rank correlation

Explanation

The coefficient of rank correlation is used to determine the degree of agreement about beauty between two judges in a beauty contest. This coefficient measures the strength and direction of the relationship between the rankings given by the two judges. It takes into account the order of the rankings rather than the actual values, making it suitable for comparing subjective judgments such as beauty. The coefficient ranges from -1 to 1, where a value close to 1 indicates a high degree of agreement in rankings, while a value close to -1 indicates a high degree of disagreement.

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Correlation analysis aims at
- Predicting one variable for a given value of the other variable
- Establishing relation between two variables
- Measuring the extent of relation between two variables
- Both (b) and (c)
Correct Answer

A. Both (b) and (c)

Explanation

Correlation analysis aims to establish a relationship between two variables and measure the extent of that relationship. It helps to determine if there is a positive or negative correlation between the variables and the strength of that correlation. By analyzing the correlation coefficient, we can understand the direction and magnitude of the relationship, which is useful for making predictions and understanding the association between the variables. Therefore, the correct answer is "Both (b) and (c)".

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If the sum of squares of difference of ranks, given by two judges A and B, of 8 students in 21, what is the value of rank correlation coefficient?
- 0.7
- 0.65
- 0.75
- 0.8
Correct Answer

A. 0.75

Explanation

The value of the rank correlation coefficient is 0.75. This indicates a strong positive correlation between the ranks assigned by judges A and B. A rank correlation coefficient of 0.75 suggests that there is a high degree of agreement between the two judges in terms of their rankings of the students.

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If the rank correlation coefficient between marks in management and mathematics for a group of student in 0.6 and the sum of squares of the differences in ranks in 66, what is the number of students in the group?
- 10
- 9
- 8
- 11
Correct Answer

A. 10

Explanation

The rank correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables. In this case, the rank correlation coefficient between marks in management and mathematics is 0.6, indicating a moderately positive relationship. The sum of squares of the differences in ranks is given as 66. By using the formula for the sum of squares of differences in ranks, we can solve for the number of students in the group. Since the answer is 10, it means that there are 10 students in the group.

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The following data relate to the heights of 10 pairs of fathers' and sons: (175,173), (172, 172), (167,171), (168, 171), (172, 173), (171,170), (174, 173), (176,175) (169,170), (170, 173) The regression equation of height of son on that of father is given by
- Y = 100 + 5x
- Y = 99.708 + 0.405x
- Y = 89.653 + 0.582x
- Y = 88.758 + 0.562x
Correct Answer

A. Y = 99.708 + 0.405x

Explanation

The regression equation y = 99.708 + 0.405x represents the relationship between the height of the son and the height of the father. The intercept of 99.708 suggests that even if the father's height is 0, the predicted height of the son would be 99.708. The coefficient of 0.405 indicates that for every unit increase in the father's height, the predicted height of the son would increase by 0.405 units. Therefore, this equation can be used to estimate the height of a son based on the height of his father.

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The coefficient of correlation between two variables
- Can have any unit
- Is expressed as the product of units of the two variables
- Is a unit free measure
- None of these.
Correct Answer

A. Is a unit free measure

Explanation

The coefficient of correlation between two variables is a unit-free measure because it is calculated by dividing the covariance of the variables by the product of their standard deviations. Since the units of covariance cancel out when divided by the units of the standard deviations, the resulting correlation coefficient is not affected by the units of measurement used for the variables. Therefore, it is considered a unit-free measure.

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If there are two variables x and y, then the number of regression equations could be
- 1
- 2
- Any Number
- 3
Correct Answer

A. 2

Explanation

The number of regression equations that can be formed with two variables, x and y, is 2. This is because in a simple linear regression, there is only one dependent variable (y) and one independent variable (x). Therefore, there can be only one regression equation relating these two variables. However, if we consider multiple regression, where there are more than two independent variables, then the number of regression equations can be any number.

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The regression line of y on is derived by
- The minimisation of vertical distances in the scatter diagram
- The minimisation of horizontal distances in the scatter diagram
- Both (a) and (b)
- (a)or(b)
Correct Answer

A. The minimisation of vertical distances in the scatter diagram

Explanation

The regression line of y on x is derived by minimizing the vertical distances in the scatter diagram. This means that the line is drawn in such a way that the sum of the squared vertical distances between the actual data points and the line is minimized. By minimizing these vertical distances, the regression line is able to best fit the data and provide an accurate representation of the relationship between the two variables.

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If the plotted points in a scatter diagram are evenly distributed, then the correlation is
- Zero
- Negative
- Positive
- (a) or (b)
Correct Answer

A. Zero

Explanation

If the plotted points in a scatter diagram are evenly distributed, it means that there is no clear pattern or relationship between the two variables being plotted. This indicates that there is no correlation between the variables, and therefore the correlation is zero.

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In case the correlation coefficient between two variables is 1, the relationship between the two variables would be
- Y = a + bx
- Y = a + bx, b > 0
- Y = a + bx, b < 0
- Y = a + bx, both a and b being positive.
Correct Answer

A. Y = a + bx, b > 0

Explanation

If the correlation coefficient between two variables is 1, it indicates a perfect positive linear relationship between the variables. This means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases in a linear fashion. The equation y = a + bx represents a linear relationship, where b > 0 indicates a positive slope. Therefore, the correct answer is y = a + bx, b > 0.

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If the regression coefficient of y on x, the coefficient of correlation between x and y and variance of y are -3/4, - and 4 respectively, what is the variance of x? Options : A. B. C. D.4
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct Answer

A. B

Explanation

The variance of x can be calculated using the formula:

variance of x = (coefficient of correlation between x and y)^2 * variance of y

Given that the coefficient of correlation between x and y is -, and the variance of y is 4, we can substitute these values into the formula:

variance of x = (-)^2 * 4

Since any number squared is always positive, (-)^2 is equal to 1. Therefore, the variance of x is:

variance of x = 1 * 4 = 4

So, the correct answer is B.

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Some of the cell frequencies in a bivariate frequency table may be
- Negative
- Zero
- A or b
- None of these
Correct Answer

A. Zero

Explanation

In a bivariate frequency table, the frequencies represent the number of occurrences of each combination of two variables. If some of the cell frequencies are zero, it means that there are no occurrences of those specific combinations of variables in the data set. This could be due to various reasons such as the absence of certain combinations in the data or the lack of data for those specific combinations.

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Scatter diagram helps us to
- Find the nature correlation between two variables
- Compute the extent of correlation between two variables
- Obtain the mathematical relationship between two variables
- Both (a) and (c)
Correct Answer

A. Find the nature correlation between two variables

Explanation

A scatter diagram is a graphical representation of data points plotted on a graph. It helps us to visually analyze and understand the relationship or correlation between two variables. By plotting the data points, we can observe the pattern or trend in the data, which can indicate the nature of the correlation between the variables. However, a scatter diagram alone cannot provide the extent or strength of the correlation, nor can it determine the mathematical relationship between the variables. Therefore, the correct answer is "Find the nature correlation between two variables".

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Product moment correlation coefficient is considered for
- Finding the nature of correlation
- Finding the amount of correlation
- Both (a) and (b)
- Either (a) and (b)
Correct Answer

A. Both (a) and (b)

Explanation

The product moment correlation coefficient is used to determine both the nature and the strength of the correlation between two variables. It measures the linear relationship between the variables and provides information about the direction (positive or negative) and the magnitude (strong or weak) of the correlation. Therefore, the correct answer is both (a) and (b) as the product moment correlation coefficient is used for finding both the nature and the amount of correlation.

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When v = 1, all the points in a scatter diagram would lie
- On a straight line directed from lower left to upper right
- On a straight line directed from upper left to lower right
- On a straight line
- Both (a) and (b)
Correct Answer

A. On a straight line directed from lower left to upper right

Explanation

When the value of v is equal to 1, all the points in a scatter diagram would lie on a straight line directed from the lower left to the upper right. This means that as the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable also increases in a linear fashion. This indicates a positive correlation between the two variables, where they tend to move together in the same direction.

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For a bivariate frequency table having (p + q) classification the total number of cells is
- P
- P+q
- Q
- Pq
Correct Answer

A. Pq

Explanation

In a bivariate frequency table, each cell represents the frequency of a particular combination of values from two variables. The number of cells in the table is determined by the number of categories or levels in each variable. In this case, we have p categories for one variable and q categories for the other variable. The total number of cells in the table would be the product of p and q, which is pq.

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For a p x q classification of bivariate data, the maximum number of conditional distributions is
- P
- P+q
- Pq
- P or q
Correct Answer

A. P+q

Explanation

The maximum number of conditional distributions for a p x q classification of bivariate data is p+q. This is because for each variable, there are p possible values, and for the other variable, there are q possible values. Therefore, the total number of conditional distributions would be the sum of p and q.

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If there is a perfect disagreement between the marks in Geography and Statistics, then what would be the value of rank correlation coefficient?
- Any value
- Only 1
- Only -1
- (b)or(c)
Correct Answer

A. Only -1

Explanation

If there is a perfect disagreement between the marks in Geography and Statistics, it means that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases in a perfectly consistent manner. In such a scenario, the rank correlation coefficient would be -1, indicating a perfect negative correlation between the two variables. This means that there is a strong inverse relationship between the marks in Geography and Statistics.

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Since Blood Pressure of a person depends on age, we need consider
- The regression equation of Blood Pressure on age
- The regression equation of age on Blood Pressure
- Both (a) and (b)
- Either (a) or (b)
Correct Answer

A. The regression equation of Blood Pressure on age

Explanation

The correct answer is either (a) or (b). This is because the relationship between blood pressure and age can be represented by either the regression equation of blood pressure on age or the regression equation of age on blood pressure. Both equations can provide information about how blood pressure changes with age, allowing us to consider the effect of age on blood pressure.

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The correlation between the speed of an automobile and the distance travelled by it after applying the brakes is
- Negative
- Zero
- Positive
- None of these
Correct Answer

A. Negative

Explanation

The correlation between the speed of an automobile and the distance traveled by it after applying the brakes is negative. This means that as the speed of the automobile increases, the distance it travels after applying the brakes decreases. In other words, higher speeds result in shorter stopping distances. This negative correlation is due to the physics of braking, where higher speeds require more force to stop the vehicle in a shorter distance.

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The two lines of regression become identical when
- R = 1
- R = -1
- R = 0
- (a)or(b)
Correct Answer

A. (a)or(b)

Explanation

The two lines of regression become identical when the correlation coefficient (r) is either 1 or -1. A correlation coefficient of 1 indicates a perfect positive linear relationship between the variables, while a correlation coefficient of -1 indicates a perfect negative linear relationship. In both cases, the lines of regression will coincide and become identical. A correlation coefficient of 0 indicates no linear relationship between the variables, so the lines of regression will not be identical.

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What is the coefficient of correlation between the ages of husbands and wives from the following data? Age of husband(year) 46 45 42 40 38 35 32 30 27 25 Age of wife(year) 37 35 31 28 30 25 23 19 19 18
- 0.58
- 0.98
- 0.89
- 0.92
Correct Answer

A. 0.98

Explanation

The coefficient of correlation between the ages of husbands and wives is 0.98. This indicates a strong positive correlation between the ages of husbands and wives, meaning that as the age of the husband increases, the age of the wife also tends to increase.

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The two lines of regression are given by 8x + lOy = 25 and 16x + 5y = 12 respectively.If the variance of x is 25, what is the standard deviation of y?
- 16
- 8
- 64
- 4
Correct Answer

A. 8

Explanation

The standard deviation of y can be found by taking the square root of the variance of y. In this case, we are given the variance of x, but we need to find the variance of y in order to calculate the standard deviation. To find the variance of y, we can rearrange the equation of the second line of regression (16x + 5y = 12) to solve for y. By doing so, we get y = (12 - 16x)/5. We can then substitute this expression for y into the equation of the first line of regression (8x + 10y = 25) and solve for x. Once we have the values of x, we can calculate the variance of y using the formula for variance. Finally, taking the square root of the variance will give us the standard deviation of y.

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If all the plotted points in a scatter diagram lie on a single line, then the correlation is
- Perfect positive
- Perfect negative
- Both (a) and (b)
- Either (a) or (b)
Correct Answer

A. Either (a) or (b)

Explanation

If all the plotted points in a scatter diagram lie on a single line, it indicates a perfect linear relationship between the variables. If the line has a positive slope, it indicates a perfect positive correlation. On the other hand, if the line has a negative slope, it indicates a perfect negative correlation. Therefore, if all the points lie on a single line, the correlation can be either perfect positive or perfect negative.

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Following are the two normal equations obtained for deriving the regression line of y and x: 5a + 10b = 40 10a + 25b = 95 The regression line of y on x is given by
- 2x + 3y = 5
- 2y + 3x = 5
- Y = 2 + 3x
- Y = 3 + 5x
Correct Answer

A. Y = 2 + 3x

Explanation

The given normal equations represent a system of linear equations. To find the regression line of y on x, we need to solve this system of equations. By solving the given equations, we find that the values of a and b are 2 and 3 respectively. Therefore, the regression line of y on x is given by the equation y = 2 + 3x.

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What are the limits of the two regression coefficients?
- No limit
- Must be positive
- One positive and the other negative
- Product of the regression coefficient must be numerically less than unity
Correct Answer

A. Product of the regression coefficient must be numerically less than unity

Explanation

The limits of the two regression coefficients are that their product must be numerically less than unity. This means that the multiplication of the two coefficients must result in a value that is less than 1. This restriction ensures that the relationship between the independent and dependent variables is not too strong, preventing the possibility of overfitting the data.

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If u = 2x + 5 and v = -3y - 6 and regression coefficient of y on x is 2.4, what is the regression coefficient of v on u?
- 3.6
- -3.6
- 2.4
- -2.4
Correct Answer

A. -3.6

Explanation

The regression coefficient of v on u can be found by multiplying the regression coefficient of y on x by the coefficient of x in the equation for u and dividing by the coefficient of y in the equation for v. In this case, the coefficient of x in the equation for u is 2 and the coefficient of y in the equation for v is -3. Therefore, the regression coefficient of v on u is (2.4 * 2) / -3 = -3.6.

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Eight contestants in a musical contest were ranked by two judges A and B in the following manner: Serial Number of the contestants 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rank by Judge A 7 6 2 4 5 3 1 8 Rank by Judge B 5 4 6 3 8 2 1 7 The rank correlation coefficient is
- 0.65
- 0.63
- 0.60
- 0.57
Correct Answer

A. 0.57

Explanation

The rank correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of the relationship between two sets of rankings. In this case, the rankings by Judge A and Judge B are being compared. A rank correlation coefficient of 0.57 suggests a moderate positive correlation between the two sets of rankings. This means that there is a tendency for contestants who are ranked higher by Judge A to also be ranked higher by Judge B, but the relationship is not very strong.

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Scatter diagram is considered for measuring
- Linear relationship between two variables
- Curvilinear relationship between two variables
- Neither (a) nor (b)
- Both (a) and (b)
Correct Answer

A. Both (a) and (b)

Explanation

A scatter diagram is considered for measuring both linear and curvilinear relationships between two variables. It is a graphical representation of data points on a Cartesian plane, where each point represents the values of two variables. By plotting the points and observing their pattern, one can determine if there is a linear or curvilinear relationship between the variables. Therefore, the correct answer is "Both (a) and (b)."

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Given the regression equations as 3x +.y = 13 and 2x + 5y = 20, which one is the regression equation of y on x?
- 1st equation
- 2nd equation
- Both (a) and (b)
- None of these
Correct Answer

A. 2nd equation

Explanation

The regression equation of y on x is determined by finding the equation that represents the relationship between the dependent variable y and the independent variable x. In this case, the 2nd equation (2x + 5y = 20) is the regression equation of y on x because it represents the relationship between the variables x and y in the given regression model.

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Given below the information about the capital employed and profit earned by a company over the last twenty five years: Mean SD Capital employed (0000 Rs.) 62 5 Profit earned(000 Rs.) 25 6 Correlation Coefficient between capital and profit = 0.92. The sum of the Regression coefficients for the above data would be:
- 1.871
- 2.358
- 1.968
- 2.346
Correct Answer

A. 1.871

Explanation

The sum of the regression coefficients can be calculated using the formula: sum of regression coefficients = correlation coefficient * (standard deviation of profit / standard deviation of capital). In this case, the correlation coefficient is 0.92, the standard deviation of profit is 6, and the standard deviation of capital is 5. Plugging these values into the formula, we get 0.92 * (6/5) = 1.104. Therefore, the sum of the regression coefficients is 1.104. However, this value is not one of the options provided. Therefore, the correct answer cannot be determined based on the given information.

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Bivariate Data are the data collected for
- Two variables
- More than two variables
- Two variables at the same point of time
- Two variables at different points of time.
Correct Answer

A. Two variables at the same point of time

Explanation

Bivariate data refers to a set of data that involves two variables, where the values of both variables are collected simultaneously or at the same point in time. This means that the data collected includes measurements or observations of two different variables taken at the same time. It does not involve more than two variables or variables collected at different points in time.

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The regression coefficients remain unchanged due to
- Shift of origin
- Shift of scale
- Both (a) and (b)
- (a) or (b)
Correct Answer

A. Shift of origin

Explanation

When there is a shift of origin, it means that all the values of the independent variable are shifted by a constant amount. This does not affect the regression coefficients because the relationship between the independent and dependent variables remains the same. The coefficients only capture the change in the dependent variable for a unit change in the independent variable, and shifting the origin does not alter this relationship. On the other hand, a shift of scale would change the relationship between the variables and therefore affect the regression coefficients.

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The two regression coefficients for the following data: x 38 23 43 33 28 y 28 23 43 38 8 are
- 1.2 and 0.4
- 1.6 and 0.8
- 1.7 and 0.8
- 1.8 and 0.3
Correct Answer

A. 1.2 and 0.4

Explanation

The regression coefficients for the given data are 1.2 and 0.4. These coefficients represent the relationship between the independent variable (x) and the dependent variable (y) in a linear regression model. A coefficient of 1.2 for x suggests that for every one unit increase in x, the predicted value of y will increase by 1.2 units. Similarly, a coefficient of 0.4 for the constant term suggests that even when x is zero, the predicted value of y will be 0.4.

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For y = 25, what is the estimated value of x, from the following data x 11 12 15 16 18 19 21 y 21 15 13 12 11 10 9
- 15
- 13.926
- 13.588
- 14.986
Correct Answer

A. 13.588

Explanation

The estimated value of x, when y = 25, can be calculated using linear regression. By plotting the given data points on a graph, it can be observed that there is a negative linear relationship between x and y. Using the trend line, the estimated value of x for y = 25 is approximately 13.588.

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