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Question
State the uses of time series
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Solution
1. It helps in the analysis of the past behavior.
2. It helps in forecasting and for future plans.
3. It helps in the evaluation of current achievements.
4. It helps in making comparative studies between one time period and others.
Therefore time series helps us to study and analyze the time-related data which involves in business fields, economics, industries, etc.
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