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11. Index Numbers and Moving Averages

Index numbers are essential statistical tools that measure relative changes over time in various economic variables. Moving averages help smooth data fluctuations, allowing for clearer trend analysis. This chapter provides a foundation for understanding these concepts through definitions, types, and construction methods.

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Sections

  • 11

    Index Numbers And Moving Averages

    This section covers index numbers and moving averages, tools used in statistical analysis to interpret changes in data over time.

    Learning Practice

  • 11.1

    Introduction

    This section introduces index numbers and moving averages as essential statistical tools for tracking economic data and analyzing trends.

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  • 11.2

    Index Numbers

    This section explains index numbers, their types, and how they are constructed to measure changes in economic data over time.

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  • 11.2.1

    Meaning Of Index Numbers

    Index numbers quantify changes in a variable relative to a base period, aiding in economic analysis.

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  • 11.2.2

    Types Of Index Numbers

    This section covers the different types of index numbers used to measure changes in economic data over time.

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  • 11.2.2.1

    Price Index Numbers

    Price index numbers measure changes in price levels over time relative to a base period.

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  • 11.2.2.2

    Value Index Numbers

    Value index numbers measure changes in total value by combining changes in price and quantity over time.

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  • 11.2.3

    Construction Of Index Numbers

    This section covers the various methods for constructing index numbers, specifically the Simple Aggregate Method and the Weighted Index Method.

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  • 11.2.3.1

    Simple Aggregate Method

    The Simple Aggregate Method for constructing index numbers involves calculating the ratio of the sums of current and base period prices or quantities.

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  • 11.2.3.2

    Weighted Index Method

    The Weighted Index Method assigns weights to items based on their importance, providing a more accurate representation of changes in index numbers.

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  • 11.3

    Moving Averages

    Moving averages help smooth out short-term fluctuations in data to identify trends over time.

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  • 11.3.1

    Meaning Of Moving Averages

    Moving averages are statistical tools used to smooth out data fluctuations to highlight underlying trends.

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  • 11.3.2

    Types Of Moving Averages

    This section describes the types of moving averages used in data analysis, focusing on the simple and weighted moving averages.

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  • 11.3.2.1

    Simple Moving Average

    The Simple Moving Average is a statistical method used to analyze data trends by averaging a fixed number of consecutive observations over a specified period.

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  • 11.3.2.2

    Weighted Moving Average

    The weighted moving average method assigns different weights to data points to enhance trend analysis.

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References

m11-11.pdf

Class Notes

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What we have learnt

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