The following data show the number of Netflix subscribers worldwide for the years(period) to(period) (datawrapperwebsite). The data are in the fileNetflixSubscribers.

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Year	Period	Subscribers (millions)
2012	1	33.27
2013	2	44.35
2014	3	57.39
2015	4	74.76
2016	5	93.80
2017	6	117.58

a.Choose the correct time series plot.

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B.
C.

- Select your answer -Graph AGraph BGraph CItem 1

What type of pattern exists in the data?

- Select your answer -DownwardUpwardItem 2

b.Develop a linear trend equation for this time series (todecimals).

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c.Develop a quadratic trend equation for this time series (todecimals).

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d.Compare the MSE for each model (todecimals).

Linear model
Quadratic model

Which model appears better according to MSE?

- Select your answer -Quadratic modelLinear modelItem 10

e.Use the models developed in parts (b) and (c) to forecast subscribers for(todecimal).

Linear model	$ million
Quadratic model	$ million

f.Which of the two forecasts in part (e) would you use? Explain.

For the forecast one period ahead, the - Select your answer -quadraticlinearItem 13 model is likely slightly preferred because of its - Select your answer -lowerhigherItem 14 MSE.