A Time Series with Observed Long-Term Upward Movements in Its

question 117

Multiple Choice

A time series with observed long-term upward movements in its values is said to have ________.

• A) a cyclical component
• B) an increasing trend component
• C) a seasonally increasing component
• D) a decreasing trend component

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