Use the Data Given Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 13

Multiple Choice

Use the data given below to answer the following question(s) .
The table provided below gives the sales details of the number of android smart phones at an electronic retail store for the past 6 weeks. The time series appears to be relatively stable, without trend, seasonal, or cyclical effects. (Hint: Optimize α value in 0.1 increments) $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Week } & \text { Units sold } \\\hline 1 & 88 \\\hline 2 & 44 \\\hline 3 & 54 \\\hline 4 & 65 \\\hline 5 & 72 \\\hline 6 & 85 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-In the linear trend equation Ft+k = at + btk, identify the term that signifies the trend.

• A) bt
• B) k
• C) at
• D) Ft + k

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Definitions:

Townshend Acts

A series of laws passed by the British Parliament in 1767, imposing taxes on the American colonies for items like tea, glass, and paper.

Increase Revenues

refers to strategies or actions undertaken by a company or organization to boost the amount of money generated through its business activities.

Parliamentary Control

A system wherein the functioning and decision-making of government are overseen and directed by a parliamentary body.

Non-importation Agreements

A series of colonial American boycotts against British goods in the lead-up to the American Revolution, aiming to protest British policies and taxes.