Exhibit 18-3 Consider the Following Time Series

question 63

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 18-3
Consider the following time series.
-Refer to Exhibit 18-3. The slope of linear trend equation, b₁, is

• A)-1.5
• B)+1.5
• C)8.3
• D)-8.3

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