The Forecast Value for September Was 21 $\alpha$ = 030, the Forecast Value for October Would Be ______

question 50

Multiple Choice

The forecast value for September was 21.1 and the actual value turned out to be 18.Using exponential smoothing with $\alpha$ = 0.30, the forecast value for October would be ______.

• A)18.09
• B)18.93
• C)20.17
• D)21.00
• E)17.07

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Definitions:

Successive Approximations

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Target Behavior

A specific behavior that is selected for change or intervention in a behavior modification program.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy method used to gradually reduce anxiety by having the patient imagine a hierarchy of fears while practicing relaxation techniques.

Humanistic Therapies

A category of therapy that focuses on understanding the individual's experience and emphasizing personal growth.