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Basic Question 2 of 6

What is the approach to check for seasonality of a time series?

I. Graph the data and check for regular seasonal patterns.
II. Test whether the residuals have significant serial correlation by using the Durbin-Watson statistic.
III. Examine the data to see whether the seasonal autocorrelations of the residuals from an AR model are significant and whether the autocorrelations before and after the seasonal autocorrelations are significant.

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MasterD The Durbin-Watson statistic is used to test Serial Correlation (CFA L2, 2008 Vol 1 Pg 301)
akirchner1 Durbin -Watson can't be used for time series when the independent variable includes past values of the dependent variable.
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Learning Outcome Statements

explain how to test and correct for seasonality in a time-series model and calculate and interpret a forecasted value using an AR model with a seasonal lag;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 1, Module 5.