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Given below are two statements: 

Statement I: Like correlation, statistical regression examines the association or relationship between variables. 

Statement II: The primary purpose of regression is prediction.

 In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

The question presents two statements related to statistical concepts and asks us to determine their correctness. Let us evaluate each statement individually:

  1. Statement I Evaluation: "Like correlation, statistical regression examines the association or relationship between variables."
    • Explanation: Correlation is a statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables move in relation to each other. Regression, on the other hand, is a more advanced statistical tool that not only examines the relationship between variables but also helps in understanding how one or more independent variables affect a dependent variable.
    • Conclusion: Statement I is correct. Both correlation and regression deal with the relationship between variables, but regression provides more detailed analysis than correlation.
  2. Statement II Evaluation: "The primary purpose of regression is prediction."
    • Explanation: Regression analysis is primarily used to predict the value of a dependent (response) variable based on the values of one or more independent (explanatory) variables. This is one of the crucial applications of regression, along with determining the strength and character of relationships between variables.
    • Conclusion: Statement II is correct. Prediction is indeed the primary purpose of using regression models in statistics.

Given the evaluations, we confirm that both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Correct Option: Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

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