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5.01 Reading and interpreting time series graphs

Interactive practice questions

Use the graph attached to answer the following questions.

a

Which is the explanatory variable?

Time

A

Temperature

B
b

Is there an upward or downward trend, or no trend?

Downward trend

A

Upward trend

B

No trend

C
Medium
< 1min

Determine whether each of the following statements are true or false.

Easy
1min

For which list of months was the rainfall in London less than the rainfall in Berlin?

Easy
< 1min

The graph shows energy usage in two countries over several years. Determine whether each of the following statements are true or false.

Easy
2min
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Outcomes

3.2.1.1

construct time series plots

3.2.1.2

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, e.g. one-off unanticipated events

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