The Time Series Component That Reflects a Long-Term,relatively Smooth Pattern

question 127

Multiple Choice

The time series component that reflects a long-term,relatively smooth pattern or direction exhibited by a time series over a long time period (more than two years) is called:

• A) trend.
• B) cyclical.
• C) seasonal.
• D) random variation.

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