If Data for a Time Series Analysis Are Collected on a Monthly

question 147

Multiple Choice

If data for a time series analysis are collected on a monthly basis only,which component of the time series may be ignored?

• A)Long-term trend
• B)Cyclical variation
• C)Seasonal variation
• D)Random variation

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