If Data for a Time Series Analysis Are Collected on an Annual

question 21

Multiple Choice

If data for a time series analysis are collected on an annual basis only, which of the following components may be ignored?

• A) trend
• B) seasonal
• C) cyclical
• D) irregular

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Definitions:

Premature Delivery

The birth of a baby before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy, potentially leading to health challenges for the newborn.

Newborn

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