In Forecasting, What Is an Index

question 42

Multiple Choice

In forecasting, what is an index?

• A) It is a single measure that weights multiple indicators and provides a measure of overall expectation.
• B) It is a stream of historical data, such as weekly sales.
• C) It is a time series that does not have trend, seasonal, or cyclical effects but is relatively constant and only exhibits random behavior.
• D) It is a measure that provides a complete forecast.

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