The Upward or Downward Movement That Characterizes a Time Series

question 57

Multiple Choice

The upward or downward movement that characterizes a time series over a period of time is referred to as _____________.

• A)Seasonal variation
• B)Cyclical variation
• C)A trend
• D)Irregular variation

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