The Forecasting Method That Is Appropriate When the Time Series

question 22

Multiple Choice

The forecasting method that is appropriate when the time series has no significant trend, cyclical, or seasonal effect is

• A)moving averages
• B)mean squared error
• C)mean average deviation
• D)qualitative forecasting methods

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Definitions:

Nominal GDP

The gross domestic product measured at current market prices, without adjusting for inflation or deflation.

Real GDP

Measures the value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period, adjusted for inflation.

GDP Deflator

An economic metric that converts output measured at current prices into constant-dollar GDP, deflating out the effects of inflation.

Nominal GDP

The gross domestic product measured at current market prices, not adjusted for inflation, representing the value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.