When Using Extrapolation to Forecast

question 22

Multiple Choice

When using extrapolation to forecast,

• A)a time series of past observations is used.
• B)there is a large error term in the results.
• C)predictions can only be made about the future.
• D)dummy variables can skew the results.

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