The Closer the Smoothing Constant,α,is to 1.0

question 41

Multiple Choice

The closer the smoothing constant,α,is to 1.0

• A)the greater the reaction to the most recent demand.
• B)the greater the dampening,or smoothing,effect.
• C)the more accurate the forecast.
• D)the less accurate the forecast.

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