When the Value of an Influential Factor from the Prior

question 61

Multiple Choice

When the value of an influential factor from the prior period affects the forecast in the future period, this is an example of a(n) :

• A) lagged input
• B) instantaneous input
• C) simultaneous input
• D) instantaneous input AND simultaneous input

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