Question #73
Reading: Reading 2 Time-Series Analysis
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Question
Consider the estimated model xt = -6.0 + 1.1 xt-1 + 0.3 xt-2 + εt that is estimated over 50 periods. The value of the time series for the 49th observation is 20 and the value of the time series for the 50th observation is 22. What is the forecast for the 51st observation?
Answer Choices:
A. 23
B. 24.2
C. 30.2
Explanation
Forecasted x51 = -6.0 + 1.1 (22) + 0.3 (20) = 24.2.