A Time Series Is

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Multiple Choice

A time series is:

• A)a set of measurements on a variable collected at the same time or approximately the same period of time.
• B)a set of measurements on a variable taken over some time period in sequential order
• C)a model that attempts to analyze the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables
• D)a model that attempts to forecast the future value of a variable

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Definitions:

Inflation Rate

The speed at which the average price of goods and services increases, leading to a decrease in buying power.

Pure Rate

Pure rate, in finance, could refer to the actual interest rate without the influence of inflation or to the risk-free rate of return, which is the theoretical return of an investment with zero risk.

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders, usually in the form of cash or additional shares.

PE Ratio

Price-to-Earnings Ratio; a valuation measure for a company comparing its current share price to its per-share earnings.