Exhibit 17-2 Consider the Following Time Series

question 57

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 17-2
Consider the following time series.
-Refer to Exhibit 17-2. The slope of linear trend equation, b₁, is

• A)2.5
• B)2.0
• C)1.0
• D)1.25

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