Question

The following graph of time-series data suggests a _______________ trend.

linear

quadratic

tangential

cosine

flat

Answer 1

The following graph of time-series data suggests a LINEAR trend.

  

  

A line graph is the simplest way to represent time series data. It is intuitive, easy to create, and helps the viewer get a quick sense of how something has changed over time.

A line graph uses points connected by lines (also called trend lines) to show how a dependent variable and independent variable changed. An independent variable, true to its name, remains unaffected by other parameters, whereas the dependent variable depends on how the independent variable changes.