I in a Time Series Analysis, the Letter "A" in the Linear

question 69

Multiple Choice

i. In a time series analysis, the letter "a" in the linear trend equation, is the value of when t = 0.
ii. In the linear trend equation, t is any value that corresponds with a time period, i.e., month or quarter.
Iii) If the sales, production or other data over a period of time tend to approximate a straight-line
Trend, the equation developed by the least squares method cannot be used to forecast sales for a future period.

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

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Definitions:

Cash Cows

Business units or products that generate significant cash flows with minimal investment, often funding other strategic business units.

Modest Growth

An economic situation characterized by slow but steady increase in the size or value of something.

Cash Cow

A business, product, or asset that consistently generates significant amounts of cash flow, often requiring little investment to maintain.

High Market Share

A situation where a company or product has a higher percentage of total sales revenue of a market compared to its competitors.