TABLE 16-12 A Local Store Developed a Multiplicative Time-Series Model to Forecast

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TABLE 16-12
A local store developed a multiplicative time-series model to forecast its revenues in future quarters, using quarterly data on its revenues during the 4-year period from 2005 to 2009. The following is the resulting regression equation:
log₁₀ = 6.102 + 0.012 X - 0.129 Q₁ - 0.054 Q₂ + 0.098 Q₃
where is the estimated number of contracts in a quarter.
X is the coded quarterly value with X = 0 in the first quarter of 2005.
Q₁ is a dummy variable equal to 1 in the first quarter of a year and 0 otherwise.
Q₂ is a dummy variable equal to 1 in the second quarter of a year and 0 otherwise.
Q₃ is a dummy variable equal to 1 in the third quarter of a year and 0 otherwise.
-Referring to Table 16-12, in testing the significance of the coefficient of X in the regression equation (0.012) which has a p-value of 0.0000. Which of the following is the best interpretation of this result?

• A) The quarterly growth rate in revenues is significantly different from 0% (α = 0.05).
• B) The quarterly growth rate in revenues is not significantly different from 0% (α = 0.05).
• C) The quarterly growth rate in revenues is significantly different from 1.2% (α = 0.05).
• D) The quarterly growth rate in revenues is not significantly different from 1.2% (α = 0.05).

Understand the concept and application of the Darnall-Preston Complexity Index (DPCI) in project management.

Identify different project types based on attributes such as uncertainty, risk, sophistication of the workers, planning detail, technology newness, and time pressure.

Grasp the concept of adaptive systems in relation to project management.

Comprehend the importance and methodology of project profiling.

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