A. The preferred method used to smooth the trend in a time series is called a __

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Question

The preferred method used to smooth the trend in a time series is called a ____________.

A.weighted moving average

B.moving average

C.linear trend

D.deseasonalized adjustment

*PLEASE CHOOSE 1 CORRECT ANSWER*

For an annual time series extending from 2000 through 2010, how many years would be lost in a three-year moving average?

A.Two at the start and one at the end

B.One at the start and one at the end

C.Two at the start and zero at the end

D.Zero at the start and two at the end

*PLEASE CHOOSE ONE CORRECT ANSWER*

Consider a three-year moving average. The weights given to each period are:

A.different, with the oldest year receiving the most weight.

B.the same.

C.different, with the first year receiving the most weight.

D.different, with the median year receiving the most weight.