A Method of Smoothing a Time Series That Can Be

question 37

Multiple Choice

A method of smoothing a time series that can be used to identify the combined trend/cyclical component is

• A) the moving average.
• B) the percent of trend.
• C) exponential smoothing.
• D) the trend/cyclical index.

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Definitions:

Venules

Small blood vessels that carry blood from the capillaries towards the veins.

Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Mesenteric Vein

A vein that drains blood from the small intestine (and sometimes from the large intestine) into the portal vein of the liver.

Liver

An essential body organ that plays a crucial role in removing toxins, synthesizing proteins, and producing the biochemicals needed for digestion.