HW$3$ Population Growth in Austin and San Antonio

Conduct a short analysis focused on population growth in Austin and San Antonio $$ we$$ll use the dataset provided by TAMU, and the approach should follow the methods that you$$ve been employing throughout the class!

dataPop$-$full.xlsx

Develop three analytic questions associated with population growth in these two areas $$ note that the type of data here are time based, so you would think about questions related to trend, differences in trends, and forecasts. Your assignment must include the $(1)$ generation and interpretation of a linear $($or smoothing$)$ trend model, $(2)$ comparison of linear and at least one other model type, and $(3)$ and forecasts. Ensure that relevant metadata are included $($e$.$g$.,$ dataset dimensions, key definitions as appropriate$).$

Your submission should include four sections: The first section should include a brief background section, the second section focus on the data and key questions, the third section should include your results, and the last section a very brief discussion that highlights your insights.