Seasonal variations are periodic patterns in a time series that are repeated over time.For which one of the following time series variables,it is 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 are not applicable to years since they are too long of a time period to exhibit repetitive patterns within themselves. The other options (quarters, months, days, and hours) are all shorter periods of time that can show seasonal variations.

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