Quality and Value index numbers

There are certain variables that we cannot count or quantify in absolute terms. To measure such variables we use specialized averages known as index numbers. …

Test for an ideal Index number

When constructing index numbers, it is important to evaluate their adequacy to ensure they provide meaningful and accurate representations of the changes in economic variables …

Components of time series Viz. Secular trend, Cyclical, Seasonal and irregular variations

When quantitative data are arranged in the order of their occurrence, the resulting statistical series is called a time series. The quantitative values are usually recorded …

Method of estimating seasonal indices

The measures of seasonal variations are called seasonal indices which are expressed either in terms of absolute values viz : S = Y – (T …

Method of estimating Secular Trend

The chief characteristics of a secular trend may be analysed as under. (i)  It is either upward or downward. The secular trend of a series is …

Use of Time Series in Business Forecasting and its Limitations

Analysis of time series has a lot of utilities for the various fields of human interest viz: business, economics, sociology, politics, administration etc. It is, …

Calculating Growth Rate in Time Series

By a time series we mean a series of value of a variable, the values of which vary according to the passage of time. In …

Meaning of Correlation, Application

Meaning of Correlation, Application

Positive and Negative Correlation

Correlation can be defined as a statistical tool that defines the relationship between two variables. For, eg: correlation may be used to define the relationship …

Simple, Partial and Multiple Correlation

Simple, Partial and Multiple Correlation: Whether the correlation is simple, partial or multiple depends on the number of variables studied. The correlation is said to be simple …

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