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Question
Choose the correct alternative :
Which of the following can’t be a component of a time series?
Options
Seasonality
Cyclical
Trend
Mean
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Solution
Mean.
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Which of the following can’t be a component of a time series?
Which component of time series refers to erratic time series movements that follow no recognizable or regular pattern?
Choose the correct alternative:
An overall upward or downward pattern in an annual time series would be contained in which component of the times series?
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Seasonal variation can be observed over several years
Cyclical variation can occur several times in a year.
