When Using Simple Exponential Smoothing, the Value of the Smoothing

question 4

Multiple Choice

When using simple exponential smoothing, the value of the smoothing constant α cannot be

• A) negative.
• B) greater than zero.
• C) greater than 1.
• D) .99.
• E) negative or greater than 1.

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