Question:

If regression analysis is used to estimate the linear relationship between the naturallogarithm of the variable to be forecast and time, then the slope estimate is equal to

A.

the linear trend

B.

the natural logarithm of the rate of growth

C.

the natural logarithm of one plus the rate of growth

D.

the natural logarithm of the square root of the rate of growth

Answer» c. the natural logarithm of one plus the rate of growth