Gradual Shifting of a Time Series to Relatively Higher or Lower

question 2

Multiple Choice

Gradual shifting of a time series to relatively higher or lower values over a long period of time is called

• A) periodicity.
• B) cycles.
• C) seasonality.
• D) trend.

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