Fitting a Linear Trend to 36 Monthly Data Points (January

question 9

Multiple Choice

Fitting a linear trend to 36 monthly data points (January 2011 = 1, February 2011 =2, March 2011 = 3, etc.) produced the following tables. The projected trend value for January 2014 is ________.

• A)544.29
• B)868.61
• C)652.39
• D)760.50
• E)876.90

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Definitions:

Beta Waves

Brainwave patterns associated with active, alert consciousness and cognitive engagement.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A region of the brain in the hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles and seasonal biological rhythms.

Biological Clock

An internal mechanism that regulates bodily rhythms and cycles, such as sleep and wakefulness, over approximately a 24-hour period.