The Time Series Component That Reflects the Irregular Changes in a Time

question 39

Multiple Choice

The time series component that reflects the irregular changes in a time series that are not caused by any other component,and tends to hide the existence of the other more predictable components,is called:

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

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