A Simple Index Is Computed by Using the Values of One

question 39

Multiple Choice

A simple index is computed by using the values of one time series, while a(n) ________ index is based on a "market basket" consisting of more than one time series.

• A) weighted
• B) aggregate
• C) cyclical
• D) trend

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Definitions:

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