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What is the primary challenge in using the free-hand curve method for trend estimation?

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SSC CGL 2024 (Tier-I) Previous Year Paper (17-Sep-2024) (Shift 3)
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It is subjective and may lead to inconsistent results.

The primary challenge in using the free-hand curve method is that it is subjective and may lead to inconsistent results. This is because different analysts may draw different curves based on their interpretation of the data, making the method less reliable.

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