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Consider the following time series.

| (a) | Choose the correct time series plot. | 
| (i) | (ii) | ||
| (iii) | (iv) | 
| - Select your answer -Plot (i)Plot (ii)Plot (iii)Plot (iv)Item 1 | 
| What type of pattern exists in the data? | 
| - Select your answer - Horizontal PatternDownward Trend PatternUpward Trend PatternItem 2 | 
| (b) | Use simple linear regression analysis to find the parameters for the line that minimizes MSE for this time series. | 
| Do not round your interim computations and round your final answers to three decimal places. For subtractive or negative numbers use a minus sign. (Example: -300) | |
| y-intercept, b0 = | |
| Slope, b1 = | |
| MSE = | 
| (c) | What is the forecast for t = 8? | 
| If required, round your answer to three decimal places. | |