In General, the Number of Dummy Variables Used to Model

question 41

Multiple Choice

In general, the number of dummy variables used to model constant seasonal variation is equal to the number of

• A) seasons.
• B) seasons minus 1.
• C) seasons plus 1.
• D) seasons minus 2.
• E) seasons divided by two.

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