The Method of Least Squares Is Used on Time-Series Data

question 32

Multiple Choice

The method of least squares is used on time-series data for

• A)eliminating irregular movements.
• B)deseasonalizing the data.
• C)obtaining the trend equation.
• D)exponentially smoothing a series.

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