Which of the Following Functions Is Best Suited to Calculate

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functions is best suited to calculate the variance of a population including logical values and text?

• A)VAR.P
• B)VARA
• C)VARPA
• D)VAR.S

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Definitions:

Cyclical Movement

Fluctuations in business activity experienced over time, usually tied to economic cycles.

Random Variation

The unpredictable changes in data that do not follow a recognizable pattern, often due to random effects or causes.

Moving Averages

A method used in time series analysis to smooth out short-term fluctuations and highlight long-term trends by averaging data points over specific periods.

Exponential Smoothing

A method used in time series forecasting that applies decreasing weights to past observations.