If a Time Series Plot Exhibits a Horizontal Pattern, Then

question 34

Multiple Choice

If a time series plot exhibits a horizontal pattern, then:

• A) it is evident that the time series is stationary.
• B) the data fluctuates randomly around a variable mean.
• C) there is no relationship between time and the time series variable.
• D) there is no sufficient evidence to conclude that the time series is stationary.

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