What Is Seasonality? When Might You Expect Seasonality to Occur

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Essay

What is seasonality? When might you expect seasonality to occur? Why is it important to control for a seasonality if it is present in the data? How can you test and control for a seasonality in your data? Explain.

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Definitions:

Old Lights

A term used during the First Great Awakening in the American colonies to refer to traditionalist Protestant ministers and congregations who opposed the emotionalism of the revivalists.

Preaching Without Permission

This refers to the act of delivering religious sermons or evangelizing without formal authorization in a specific location or under certain regulations, often raising issues of freedom of speech and religion.

George Whitefield

An English Anglican cleric who was one of the founders of Methodism and the evangelical movement, known for his powerful sermons during the 18th century.

Anglican Pastor

A clergy member of the Anglican Church, responsible for leading worship, administering sacraments, and providing pastoral care.