Dictionary


Moving Average Model
A time series equation representing an observed value at time t as a linear combination of present and past random shocks et (forecast errors). A moving-average process of order Q, MA(q), may be written: Pt = et – b1et-1 – b2et-2…bqet-q.
Multiple Linear Regression
More than one independent variable is used to account for the variability in one depen dent variable.
Mutual Fund
A company that invests money of its shareholders in a variety of areas, usually stocks.