________ is a consistent movement in the time series data that does not repeat. One example is an increase in revenue through a fiscal year due to a new product launch.
A) A dependent variable
B) A time trend
C) Seasonality
D) Noise

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A time trend represents a consistent movement in the data over time that does not repeat, such as a steady increase or decrease. The example given, an increase in revenue due to a new product launch, is a classic example of a time trend, where the data shows a consistent movement (increase in this case) over the fiscal year.

________ Is a Consistent Movement in the Time Series Data