In the Linear Trend Equation, T = B₀ + B₁t

question 1

Multiple Choice

In the linear trend equation, T = b₀ + b₁t, b₁ represents the

• A)trend value in period t
• B)intercept of the trend line
• C)slope of the trend line
• D)point in time

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