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The following question consist of two statements, one labelled as the 'Assertion $(A)^{\prime}$ and the other as 'Reason $(R)^{\prime}$. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer.
Assertion (A): We cannot find out the regression of $x$ on $y$ from that of y on $\mathrm{x}$. Reason (R): In one equation $x$ is dependent variable and $y$ is independent whereas in other equation $\mathrm{y}$ is dependent variable and $\mathrm{x}$ is independent.
MathematicsStatisticsNDANDA 2006 (Phase 1)
Options:
  • A Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are individually true, and $\mathbf{R}$ is the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$.
  • B Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are individually true but $\mathbf{R}$ is not the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$
  • C $\mathbf{A}$ is true but $\mathbf{R}$ is false.
  • D $\quad A$ is false but $\mathbf{R}$ is true. $\quad$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are individually true, and $\mathbf{R}$ is the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$.
All are correct statement and $\mathrm{R}$ is correct explanation
of $\mathrm{A}$.

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