The Time Series Component That Reflects a Wavelike Pattern Describing

question 202

Multiple Choice

The time series component that reflects a wavelike pattern describing a long-term trend that is generally apparent over a number of years is called:

• A)long-term trend
• B)cyclical variation
• C)seasonal variation
• D)random variation

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Definitions:

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