Correlation and Regression Techniques
- Previous year questions on Correlation and Regression Techniques for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Community Medicine section of the exam.
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- 12 live questions in Correlation and Regression Techniques.
- Community Medicine is worth about 25 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 3 Sept 2026.
Q1.If one variable is given then you can find another variable by
- ACoefficient of variation
- BCoefficient of correlation
- Ccoefficient of regression✓ Correct answer
- Dcoefficient of determination
Q2.If we know the value of one variable in an individual and wish to know the value of another variable, we calculate -
- ACoefficient of correlation
- BCoefficient of regression✓ Correct answer
- CSE of mean
- DGeometric mean
Q3.Mosquitos decrease as height increases-
- APositive correlation
- BNegative correlation✓ Correct answer
- CBidirectional
- DZero
Q4.If coefficient of correlation between height and weight is 2.6, TRUE is-
- APositive correlation
- BNo association
- CNegative Correlation
- DCalculation of coefficient is wrong✓ Correct answer
Q5.The correlation between IMR and Socio Economic status is best depicted by -
- ACorrelation (+1)
- BCorrelation (+0.5)
- CCorrelation (-1)
- DCorrelation (-0.8)✓ Correct answer
Q6.Strong correlation is signified by a correlation coefficient of ?
- AZero
- B1✓ Correct answer
- CLess than 1
- DMore than 1
Q7.NOT true about co-relation is-
- ADoesn't tell about causation
- BTells about risk of the disease✓ Correct answer
- C-1.0 correlation shows linear relationship
- DTells association between two variables
Q8.The correlation between age and height in a toddler is best depicted by
- ACorrelation coefficient = +1✓ Correct answer
- BCorrelation coefficient = -1
- CCorrelation coefficient = +2
Q9.When the dependent or outcome variable is the survival data, the regression method applied is
- AMultiple linear regression analysis
- BMultiple logistic regression analysis
- CCox regression analysis✓ Correct answer
- DNone of the above
Q10.Mosquitoes decrease as height increases -
- APositive correlation
- BNegative correlation✓ Correct answer
- CBidirectional
- DZero
Answer key
Q1: C. coefficient of regression; Q2: B. Coefficient of regression; Q3: B. Negative correlation; Q4: D. Calculation of coefficient is wrong; Q5: D. Correlation (-0.8); Q6: B. 1; Q7: B. Tells about risk of the disease; Q8: A. Correlation coefficient = +1; Q9: C. Cox regression analysis; Q10: B. Negative correlation.
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