What Is the Long-Term Behavior of a Variable Over an Extended

question 79

Multiple Choice

What is the long-term behavior of a variable over an extended period of time called?

• A) Secular trend
• B) Seasonal variation
• C) Cyclical variation
• D) Irregular or variation
• E) Episodic variation

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