The Results of a Quadratic Model Fit to Time-Series Data

question 13

Multiple Choice

The results of a quadratic model fit to time-series data were ŷt = 7.5  0.2t + 2.8t2, where t = 1 for 2002. The forecast value for 2011 is:

• A)289.5.
• B)285.5.
• C)236.1.
• D)232.5.

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