Seasonal variations are periodic patterns in a time series that are repeated over time.For which one of the following time series variables is it not possible to recognize seasonal variations?
A)Quarters of the year
B)Months of the year
C)Days of the week
D)Hours of the day
E)Years

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Seasonal variations involve patterns that repeat within a year or a shorter period. Years are much longer time intervals, and therefore it is difficult to recognize patterns that repeat within a year for yearly data. Therefore, it is not possible to recognize seasonal variations in a time series variable representing years.

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