The Forecasting Model That Is Not a Time Series Model

question 42

Multiple Choice

The forecasting model that is not a time series model is

• A)mean absolute deviation.
• B)historical analogy.
• C)weighted moving average.
• D)exponential smoothing.
• E)moving average.

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Definitions:

Short-run

A time period in economics during which at least one input, such as factory size or capital, is fixed, and firms can adjust production levels only by changing variable inputs like labor.

Inflation

The growth rate of general prices for goods and services, which sequentially leads to a reduction in the ability to make purchases.

Unemployment

The situation when individuals who are capable of working and are actively seeking work are unable to find employment.

Marginal

Pertaining to small changes or differences in a firm's output or in the amount of a product consumed, often related to decisions about whether to increase or reduce production or consumption.