What Is the Long-Term Behavior of a Variable Over an Extended

question 55

Multiple Choice

What is the long-term behavior of a variable over an extended period of time called?

• A)Secular trend
• B)Seasonal variation
• C)Cyclical variation
• D)Irregular or erratic variation

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