I the Ratio-To-Moving-Average Method Eliminates the Seasonal, Cyclical and Irregular

question 16

Multiple Choice

i. The ratio-to-moving-average method eliminates the seasonal, cyclical and irregular components from the original data (y) .
Ii) The cyclical component of a time series is described in terms relative to the seasonal index.
iii. The irregular component of a time series is the easiest to measure.

• A) (i), (ii) and (iii) are all correct statements
• B) (i) and (ii) are correct statements, but not (iii).
• C) (i) is a correct statement but not (ii) or (iii).
• D) (ii) and (iii) are correct statements but not (i).
• E) All statements are false

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