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1. What can we say about a time series given its sample autocorrelation function? An actuary produces the following sample AC

Please explain each choice in detail. Thank you very much.

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In the sample ACF plot, we see that there are peaks and a wave-like pattern has been formed. These peaks indicate that there is a seasonal pattern in the data. Also, in the plot, the autocorrelations are positive and they are decreasing gradually, which tell us that there is a positive trend in the data. There is no negative trend, though.
Hence, statements I and III are correct. Our answer is - The answer is not given by (A), (B), (C), or (D).

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