An Operation Analyst Is Forecasting This Year's Demand for One

question 102

Multiple Choice

An operation analyst is forecasting this year's demand for one of his company's products based on the following historical data: The previous trend line had predicted 18,500 for two years ago,and 19,700 for last year.What was the mean absolute deviation (MAD) for these forecasts?

• A)100
• B)200
• C)400
• D)500
• E)800

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a specific stimulus as a result of repeated exposure, often studied in the context of classical conditioning.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Unconditioned Response

The natural, reflexive response elicited by an unconditioned stimulus without prior learning or conditioning.