Time Series Flashcards
1
Q
What is the trend line?
A
The straight line
2
Q
What should trend be described as?
A
Increasing, decreasing, fluctuating or no real trend.
3
Q
What are the steps for a time series graph?
A
- Calculate an n-point move ring average
- On the moving averages on a time series graph
- Draw a trend line
- Describe the trend
- Calculate the mean seasonal variation and your trend line to calculate an estimate for that quarter in the following year