Balbharati solutions for Mathematics and Statistics 2 (Commerce) 12th Standard HSC Maharashtra State Board chapter 4 - Time Series [Latest edition]

The following data gives the production of bleaching powder (in '000 tons) for the years 1962 to 1972.

Fit a trend line by graphical method to the above data.

Use the method of least squares to fit a trend line to the data in Problem 1 above. Also, obtain the trend value for the year 1975.

Obtain the trend line for the above data using 5 yearly moving averages.

The following table shows the index of industrial production for the period from 1976 to 1985, using the year 1976 as the base year.

Fit a trend line to the above data by graphical method.

Fit a trend line to the data in Problem 4 above by the method of least squares. Also, obtain the trend value for the index of industrial production for the year 1987.

Obtain the trend values for the data in problem 4 using 4-yearly centered moving averages.

The following table gives the production of steel (in millions of tonnes) for years 1976 to 1986.

Fit a trend line to the above data by the graphical method.

Fit a trend line to the data in Problem 7 by the method of least squares. Also, obtain the trend value for the year 1990.

Obtain the trend values for the above data using 3-yearly moving averages.

The following table shows the production of gasoline in U.S.A. for the years 1962 to 1976.

i. Obtain trend values for the above data using 5-yearly moving averages.
ii. Plot the original time series and trend values obtained above on the same graph.

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Which of the following can’t be a component of a time series?

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The first step in time series analysis is to _______.

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Time-series analysis is based on the assumption that _______.

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Moving averages are useful in identifying _______.

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We can use regression line for past data to forecast future data. We then use the line which_______.

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Which of the following is a major problem for forecasting, especially when using the method of least squares?

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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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The following trend line equation was developed for annual sales from 1984 to 1990 with 1984 as base or zero year. Y = 500 + 60X (in 1000 Rs). The estimated sales for 1984 (in 1000 Rs) is:

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What is a disadvantage of the graphical method of determining a trend line?

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Which component of time series refers to erratic time series movements that follow no recognizable or regular pattern?

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_______ component of time series is indicated by a smooth line.

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_______ component of time series is indicated by periodic variation year after year.

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_______ component of time series is indicated by a long wave spanning two or more years.

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_______ component of time series is indicated by up and down movements without any pattern.

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Addictive models of time series _______ independence of its components.

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Multiplicative models of time series _______ independence of its components.

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The simplest method of measuring trend of time series is _______

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The method of measuring trend of time series using only averages is _______

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The complicated but efficient method of measuring trend of time series is _______.

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The graph of time series clearly shows _______of it is monotone.

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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.

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Cyclical variation can occur several times in a year.

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Irregular variation is not a random component of time series.

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Additive model of time series does not require the assumption of independence of its components.

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Multiplicative model of time series does not require the assumption of independence of its components.

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Graphical method of finding trend is very complicated and involves several calculations.

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Moving average method of finding trend is very complicated and involves several calculations.

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Least squares method of finding trend is very simple and does not involve any calculations.

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All the three methods of measuring trend will always give the same results.

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The following table shows the production of pig-iron and ferro- alloys (‘000 metric tonnes)

Fit a trend line to the above data by graphical method.

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Obtain trend values for data in Problem 19 using 3-yearly moving averages.

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Obtain trend values for data in Problem IV (1) using 5-yearly moving averages.

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Following table shows the amount of sugar production (in lac tonnes) for the years 1971 to 1982.

Fit a trend line to the above data by graphical method.

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Fit a trend line to data in Problem 4 by the method of least squares.

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Obtain trend values for data in Problem 4 using 4-yearly centered moving averages.

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The percentage of girls’ enrollment in total enrollment for years 1960-2005 is shown in the following table.

Fit a trend line to the above data by graphical method.

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Fit a trend line to the data in Problem 7 by the method of least squares.

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Obtain trend values for the data in Problem 7 using 4-yearly moving averages.

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Fit a trend line to the data in Problem IV (1) by the method of least squares.

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Fit a trend line to data in Problem 10 by the method of least squares.

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Obtain trend values for data in Problem 10 using 3-yearly moving averages.

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Following table shows the number of traffic fatalities (in a state) resulting from drunken driving for years 1975 to 1983.

Fit a trend line to the above data by graphical method.

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Fit a trend line to data in Problem 13 by the method of least squares.

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Obtain trend values for data in Problem 13 using 4-yearly moving averages.

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Following table shows the all India infant mortality rates (per ‘000) for years 1980 to 2010.

Fit a trend line to the above data by graphical method.

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Fit a trend line to data in Problem 16 by the method of least squares.

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Obtain trend values for data in Problem 16 using 3-yearly moving averages.

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Following tables shows the wheat yield (‘000 tonnes) in India for years 1959 to 1968.

Fit a trend line to the above data by the method of least squares.

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Following data shows the number of boxes of cereal sold in years 1977 to 1984.

Fit a trend line to the above data by graphical method.