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5.06 Further applications

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Outcomes

ACMGM088

describe time series plots by identifying features such as trend (long term direction), seasonality (systematic, calendar-related movements), and irregular fluctuations (unsystematic, short term fluctuations), and recognise when there are outliers; for example, one-off unanticipated events

ACMGM089

smooth time series data by using a simple moving average, including the use of spreadsheets to implement this process

ACMGM090

calculate seasonal indices by using the average percentage method

ACMGM091

deseasonalise a time series by using a seasonal index, including the use of spreadsheets to implement this process

ACMGM092

fit a least-squares line to model long-term trends in time series data

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