I Long-Term Forecasts Are Usually from One Year to More

question 10

Multiple Choice

i. Long-term forecasts are usually from one year to more than 10 years into the future.
ii. A forecast is considered necessary in order to have the raw materials, production facilities, and staff available to meet estimated future demands.
iii. One component of a time series is the secular trend that is the smooth movement of a series over a short period of time, such as a few months or quarters.

• A) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all correct statements.
• B) (i) and (ii) are correct statements but not (iii).
• C) (i) and (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
• D) (ii) and (iii) are correct statements but not (i).
• E) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all false statements.

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