Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)In trend analysis,the independent variable is time only if the equation is linear.
• B)The number of time periods in centered moving average is always even.
• C)If the seasonal index for December sales is 120,this means that December sales tend to be 120% as high as the "average" month.
• D)The cyclical component of a time series refers to repeating patterns that have a period of a year or less.

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Definitions:

Real Return

The return on an investment after adjusting for inflation, indicating the actual purchasing power gained or lost.

American Stock Market

Refers to the financial markets in the United States where stocks, bonds, and other securities are bought and sold, including major exchanges like the NYSE and NASDAQ.

Annual Real Return

The measure of profit or loss on an investment over a one-year period, adjusted for inflation.

Stock Prices

the cost per share of owning a portion of a company, which fluctuates based on investor demand and market conditions.