Extending a Pattern Observed in Past Data into the Future

question 190

Multiple Choice

Extending a pattern observed in past data into the future is an example of what type of statistical forecasting?

• A)causal analysis
• B)non-parametric regression
• C)curvilinear extrapolation
• D)infinite dimension
• E)linear trend extrapolation

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