In Time Series, Which of the Following Cannot Be Predicted

question 20

Multiple Choice

In time series, which of the following cannot be predicted?

• A) large increases in demand
• B) cycles
• C) seasonal fluctuations
• D) random fluctuations
• E) large decreases in demand

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Definitions:

Consistent

Describes a system or behavior that does not contain contradictions and adheres to the same principles, standards, or patterns over time.

Contingency

A statement or proposition that is neither necessarily true nor necessarily false, depending on some variables or conditions.

Biconditional Statement

A statement that is true only if both components are simultaneously true or false.

Consistent

In logic and mathematics, a set of statements or propositions is consistent if they do not lead to a contradiction, meaning they can all be true at the same time.