If a Pattern Appears When a Dependent Variable Is Plotted

question 13

True/False

If a pattern appears when a dependent variable is plotted against time, one should use time series analysis instead of simple linear regression.

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Definitions:

Demographic Conditions

Demographic conditions are the characteristics of a population, such as age, gender, income, and ethnicity, at a specific point in time.

Multiple Miscarriages

The occurrence of losing two or more pregnancies before the fetus can survive outside the womb, often investigated for underlying causes.

Poor Nutrition

A state of receiving insufficient or excessive amounts of nutrients leading to health problems and conditions such as obesity, malnutrition, and vitamin deficiencies.

Low-Birth-Weight

Describes infants who are born weighing less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds), which can lead to various health challenges and developmental issues.