Question 1

Any variable that is measured over time in sequential order is called a time series.

Accepted Answer

This is correct. A time series is a collection of observations or values of a variable measured over time, with equal intervals between each time point. Examples of time series data include stock prices, weather patterns, and unemployment rates.

Question 2

To calculate the five-period moving average for a time series,we average the value in that time period,the values in the two preceding time periods,and the values in the two following time periods.

Accepted Answer

This is the correct definition of a five-period moving average.

Question 3

Random variation is one of the four different components of a time series.It is caused by irregular and unpredictable changes in a time series that are not caused by any other component.It tends to mask the existence of the other more predictable components.

Accepted Answer

Random variation is indeed caused by irregular and unpredictable changes that are not related to any other component, and it can make it difficult to identify the other components of a time series.

Question 4

Given a data set with 15 yearly observations,there are only seven 9-year moving averages.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

One of the simplest ways to reduce random variation is to smooth the time series using moving averages and exponential smoothing.

Accepted Answer

Smoothing techniques like moving averages and exponential smoothing can help reduce random variation in a time series by removing the short-term fluctuations and emphasizing the underlying trend and seasonality.

Question 6

The time series component that reflects a long-term,relatively smooth pattern or direction exhibited by a time series over a long time period is called seasonal.

Accepted Answer

The time series component that reflects a long-term, relatively smooth pattern or direction exhibited by a time series over a long time period is called trend. Seasonal component reflects a regular pattern or cycle that repeats over a fixed time period, such as daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly.

Question 7

The effect that business recessions and prosperity have on time series values is an example of the disaster component of a time series.

Accepted Answer

The effect of business recessions and prosperity on time series values is not an example of the disaster component of a time series. The disaster component refers to unexpected or extreme events such as natural disasters, political unrest, or terrorist attacks that can cause sudden and significant changes in the time series values. Business cycles are a regular and expected part of the economy and do not fall under the category of disasters.

Question 8

In exponentially smoothed time series,the smoothing constant w is chosen on the basis of how much smoothing is required.In general,a small value of w such as 0.1 results in very little smoothing,while a large value of w such as 0.8 results in too much smoothing.

Accepted Answer

In exponentially smoothed time series, a small value of w (e.g., 0.1) results in more smoothing because it gives more weight to past observations, while a large value of w (e.g., 0.8) results in less smoothing because it gives more weight to the most recent observation.

Question 9

Seasonal variation is one of the four different components of a time series.These are cycles that occur over short repetitive calendar periods and,by definition,have duration of less than one year.

Accepted Answer

Seasonal variation refers to cycles that occur over short repetitive calendar periods with a duration of less than one year.

Question 10

The cyclical variation component of a time series measures the over-all general directional movement over a long period of time.

Accepted Answer

The cyclical variation component of a time series measures the regular, repeating fluctuations in a time series that are longer than a year, such as business cycles or seasonal patterns. The trend component measures the overall general directional movement over a long period of time.

Question 11

The purpose of using the moving average is to take away the short-term seasonal and random variation,leaving behind a combined trend and cyclical movement.

Accepted Answer

The moving average is a smoothing technique that removes short-term fluctuations and noise, allowing for a clearer understanding of the underlying trend and cyclical patterns in a time series.

Question 12

In forecasting,we use data from the past in predicting the future value of the variable of interest.

Accepted Answer

Forecasting relies on historical data to make predictions about future values of a variable.

Question 13

A trend is one of the four different components of a time series.It is a long-term,relatively smooth pattern or direction exhibited by a series,and its duration is more than one year.

Accepted Answer

A trend is indeed a long-term pattern or direction that lasts for more than one year in a time series data.

Question 14

The time series component that reflects a wavelike pattern describing a long-term trend that is generally apparent over a number of years is called cyclical.

Accepted Answer

This is a correct definition of the cyclical component in time series analysis. It reflects an oscillation pattern over a long-term trend, typically lasting for more than a year.

Question 15

Given a data set with 15 yearly observations,there are only thirteen 3-year moving averages.

Accepted Answer

A 3-year moving average requires at least 2 years before and after a given year to calculate, so for the first and last year in the dataset, it's not possible to calculate a 3-year moving average, resulting in only thirteen 3-year moving averages for a dataset with 15 yearly observations.

Question 16

The equation: S_t = w .y_t + (1- w).S_t _- ₁ (for t $\ge$2)refers to exponentially smoothed time series.

Accepted Answer

The equation refers to exponentially smoothed time series.

Question 17

Smoothing time series data by the moving average method or exponential method is an attempt to dampen the effects of seasonal variation.

Accepted Answer

Smoothing time series data by the moving average method or exponential method is primarily aimed at reducing noise and short-term fluctuations, not specifically at dampening seasonal variations.

Question 18

The time series component that reflects the irregular changes in a time series that are not caused by any other component,and tends to hide the existence of the other more predictable components,is called random variation.

Accepted Answer

Random variation is also known as noise or residual variation and is unpredictable in nature. It does not have any pattern or trend, which makes it difficult to identify the other more predictable components such as trend, seasonality or cyclicality.

Question 19

We calculate the three-period moving average for a time series for all time periods except the first period.

Accepted Answer

The three-period moving average cannot be calculated for the first two periods because there are not enough previous data points (you need at least three data points to calculate a three-period moving average).

Question 20

The term "seasonal variation" may refer to the four traditional seasons,or to systematic patterns that occur during a month,a week,or even one day.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true as the term "seasonal variation" can refer to patterns occurring during different timeframes, not just limited to the traditional four seasons.

Quiz 20: Time-Series Analysis and Forecasting

Any variable that is measured over time in sequential order is called a time series.

To calculate the five-period moving average for a time series,we average the value in that time period,the values in the two preceding time periods,and the values in the two following time periods.

Random variation is one of the four different components of a time series.It is caused by irregular and unpredictable changes in a time series that are not caused by any other component.It tends to mask the existence of the other more predictable components.

Given a data set with 15 yearly observations,there are only seven 9-year moving averages.

One of the simplest ways to reduce random variation is to smooth the time series using moving averages and exponential smoothing.

The time series component that reflects a long-term,relatively smooth pattern or direction exhibited by a time series over a long time period is called seasonal.

The effect that business recessions and prosperity have on time series values is an example of the disaster component of a time series.

In exponentially smoothed time series,the smoothing constant w is chosen on the basis of how much smoothing is required.In general,a small value of w such as 0.1 results in very little smoothing,while a large value of w such as 0.8 results in too much smoothing.

Seasonal variation is one of the four different components of a time series.These are cycles that occur over short repetitive calendar periods and,by definition,have duration of less than one year.

The cyclical variation component of a time series measures the over-all general directional movement over a long period of time.

The purpose of using the moving average is to take away the short-term seasonal and random variation,leaving behind a combined trend and cyclical movement.

In forecasting,we use data from the past in predicting the future value of the variable of interest.

A trend is one of the four different components of a time series.It is a long-term,relatively smooth pattern or direction exhibited by a series,and its duration is more than one year.

The time series component that reflects a wavelike pattern describing a long-term trend that is generally apparent over a number of years is called cyclical.

Given a data set with 15 yearly observations,there are only thirteen 3-year moving averages.

The equation: S_t = w .y_t + (1- w).S_t _- ₁ (for t $\ge$ 2)refers to exponentially smoothed time series.

Smoothing time series data by the moving average method or exponential method is an attempt to dampen the effects of seasonal variation.

The time series component that reflects the irregular changes in a time series that are not caused by any other component,and tends to hide the existence of the other more predictable components,is called random variation.

We calculate the three-period moving average for a time series for all time periods except the first period.

The term "seasonal variation" may refer to the four traditional seasons,or to systematic patterns that occur during a month,a week,or even one day.

Quiz 20: Time-Series Analysis and Forecasting

Any variable that is measured over time in sequential order is called a time series.

To calculate the five-period moving average for a time series,we average the value in that time period,the values in the two preceding time periods,and the values in the two following time periods.

Random variation is one of the four different components of a time series.It is caused by irregular and unpredictable changes in a time series that are not caused by any other component.It tends to mask the existence of the other more predictable components.

Given a data set with 15 yearly observations,there are only seven 9-year moving averages.

One of the simplest ways to reduce random variation is to smooth the time series using moving averages and exponential smoothing.

The time series component that reflects a long-term,relatively smooth pattern or direction exhibited by a time series over a long time period is called seasonal.

The effect that business recessions and prosperity have on time series values is an example of the disaster component of a time series.

In exponentially smoothed time series,the smoothing constant w is chosen on the basis of how much smoothing is required.In general,a small value of w such as 0.1 results in very little smoothing,while a large value of w such as 0.8 results in too much smoothing.

Seasonal variation is one of the four different components of a time series.These are cycles that occur over short repetitive calendar periods and,by definition,have duration of less than one year.

The cyclical variation component of a time series measures the over-all general directional movement over a long period of time.

The purpose of using the moving average is to take away the short-term seasonal and random variation,leaving behind a combined trend and cyclical movement.

In forecasting,we use data from the past in predicting the future value of the variable of interest.

A trend is one of the four different components of a time series.It is a long-term,relatively smooth pattern or direction exhibited by a series,and its duration is more than one year.

The time series component that reflects a wavelike pattern describing a long-term trend that is generally apparent over a number of years is called cyclical.

Given a data set with 15 yearly observations,there are only thirteen 3-year moving averages.

The equation: St = w .yt + (1- w).St - 1 (for t ≥\ge≥ 2)refers to exponentially smoothed time series.

Smoothing time series data by the moving average method or exponential method is an attempt to dampen the effects of seasonal variation.

The time series component that reflects the irregular changes in a time series that are not caused by any other component,and tends to hide the existence of the other more predictable components,is called random variation.

We calculate the three-period moving average for a time series for all time periods except the first period.

The term "seasonal variation" may refer to the four traditional seasons,or to systematic patterns that occur during a month,a week,or even one day.

The equation: S_t = w .y_t + (1- w).S_t _- ₁ (for t $\ge$ 2)refers to exponentially smoothed time series.