The Weakness of the Trend Extension Method Is That It

question 48

Multiple Choice

The weakness of the trend extension method is that it

• A) uses several factors, rather than just one.
• B) assumes the future will be really different from the past.
• C) assumes past conditions will continue unchanged into the future.
• D) fails to determine why sales vary.
• E) uses only population growth estimates.

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Definitions:

Adult Weight

The body weight of an individual classified as an adult, significant for various health and medical assessments.

Adult Height

The final height an individual attains after completing the natural growth process, typically measured in feet or meters.

Kg

Kilogram, a unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI), equivalent to approximately 2.20462 pounds.

Linear

Pertaining to or resembling a line, especially in relation to attributes like growth or decline that occur in a straight or nearly straight fashion.