After Estimating a Trend Model for Annual Time-Series Data,you Obtain

question 143

Multiple Choice

After estimating a trend model for annual time-series data,you obtain the following residual plot against time. The problem with your model is that:

• A) the cyclical component has not been accounted for
• B) the seasonal component has not been accounted for
• C) the trend component has not been accounted for
• D) the irregular component has not been accounted for

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