A Method of Smoothing a Time Series That Can Be

question 37

Multiple Choice

A method of smoothing a time series that can be used to identify the combined trend/cyclical component is

• A) the moving average.
• B) the percent of trend.
• C) exponential smoothing.
• D) the trend/cyclical index.

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Definitions:

Sampling Technique

The method or process used to select samples from a population for research purposes.

Judgmental Sampling

A sampling technique where the researcher selects sample members based on their own judgment about which ones will be most representative or informative.

Chain Referral

A sampling method where existing study subjects recruit future subjects from among their acquaintances.

Quota Sampling

a market research technique that involves selectively collecting samples from a specific subset of a population, ensuring representation based on characteristics.