In the Quadratic Trend Model,y_t = β₀ + β₁t²

question 35

Multiple Choice

In the quadratic trend model,y_t = β₀ + β₁t² + ε_t,which coefficient determines if the trend is going to be U-shaped or inverted U-shaped?

• A) β₀
• B) β₁
• C) β₂
• D) ε_t

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