The Sample Size for a Time Series Data Set Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

The sample size for a time series data set is the number of:

• A)variables being measured.
• B)time periods over which we observe the variables of interest less the number of variables being measured.
• C)time periods over which we observe the variables of interest plus the number of variables being measured.
• D)time periods over which we observe the variables of interest.

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Definitions:

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