How Many Indicator Variables Are Required If There Are P

question 32

Multiple Choice

How many indicator variables are required if there are p seasons in a time series and you are forecasting with a seasonal regression model?

• A) p − 1
• B) p
• C) p + 1
• D) p + 2

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