The Results of a Quadratic Model Fit to Time Series

question 210

Multiple Choice

The results of a quadratic model fit to time series data were = 7.5 − 0.25t + 3.5t²,where t = 1 for 2011.The forecasted value for 2018 is:

• A)3.25
• B)10.75
• C)28.0
• D)229.5

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