Load factors 2013 over time, a second look Here is a timeplot of the same domestic load factors as in Exercise 7, but this time with a different smoother (called a median smoother) applied.

a) What patterns do you see in this plot?

b) Do you expect the patterns you see here to continue for the next decade? Why or why not?

Domestic Load Factor (%) 85 90 80 75 70 28 65 60 55 m ww + + + 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2012 Year