Variation Signalled by Individual Fluctuations or Patterns in the Data

question 2

Multiple Choice

Variation signalled by individual fluctuations or patterns in the data is called _______.

• A) common or chance causes
• B) special or assignable causes
• C) the standard deviation
• D) explained variation

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Definitions:

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Federal Reserve

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