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प्रश्न
Define Time series
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उत्तर
A Time-Series consists of data arranged chronologically – Croxton and Cowden
When quantitative data are arranged in the order of their occurrence, the resulting series is called the Time Series – Wessel and Wallet.
A time series consists of a set of observations arranged in chronological order (either ascending or descending).
Times Series has an important objective to identify the variations and try to eliminate the variations and also helps us to estimate or predict the future values.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the need for studying time series?
Mention the components of the time series
Write a brief note on seasonal variations
Define seasonal index
The following figures relates to the profits of a commercial concern for 8 years
| Year | Profit (₹) |
| 1986 | 15,420 |
| 1987 | 15,470 |
| 1988 | 15,520 |
| 1989 | 21,020 |
| 1990 | 26,500 |
| 1991 | 31,950 |
| 1992 | 35,600 |
| 1993 | 34,900 |
Find the trend of profits by the method of three yearly moving averages
The annual production of a commodity is given as follows:
| Year | production (in tones) |
| 1995 | 155 |
| 1996 | 162 |
| 1997 | 171 |
| 19988 | 182 |
| 1999 | 158 |
| 2000 | 880 |
| 2001 | 178 |
Fit a straight line trend by the method of least squares
Calculate the seasonal indices from the following data using the average method:
| Year | I Quarter | II Quarter | III Quarter | IV Quarter |
| 2008 | 72 | 68 | 62 | 76 |
| 2009 | 78 | 74 | 78 | 72 |
| 2010 | 74 | 70 | 72 | 76 |
| 2011 | 76 | 74 | 74 | 72 |
| 2012 | 72 | 72 | 76 | 68 |
Choose the correct alternative:
Factors responsible for seasonal variations are
Choose the correct alternative:
Least square method of fitting a trend is
Choose the correct alternative:
The seasonal variation means the variations occurring with in
