Motor Oil Sales

question 144

Essay

Motor Oil Sales
As part of an effort to forecast future sales,the monthly motor oil sales (in thousands of gallons)for the past 10 months are recorded.These data are shown below. ​ ​
-{Motor Oil Sales Narrative} Apply exponential smoothing with w = 0.1 and w = 0.8 to help detect the components of the time series.

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Hyoid

A U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and provides an attachment point for the muscles of the floor of the mouth and the tongue above.

Cervical

Relating to the cervix of the uterus or relating to the neck region of the body.

Vertebral Column

The backbone or spine, consisting of a series of vertebrae that extend from the skull to the tailbone, providing structural support and protection for the spinal cord.

Jugular Foramen

A large opening in the skull that allows passage of the jugular vein and several nerves, located between the temporal and occipital bones.