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Question
Which of the following can’t be a component of a time series?
Options
Seasonality
Cyclical
Trend
Mean
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Solution
Mean
Explanation:
The main components of a time series are:
- Trend
- Seasonal variation
- Cyclical variation
- Irregular variation
The mean is not a component of a time series, so “Mean” is correct.
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The secular trend component of time series represents irregular variations.
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Seasonal variation can be observed over several years
