If a Researcher Is Using Exponential Smoothing and Determines That

question 57

Multiple Choice

If a researcher is using exponential smoothing and determines that the forecast for the next period (F_{t + 1}) is the weighted average of the actual value for the previous period (X_t) and the forecast value for the previous period (F_t) , with weights of 1 and 3 respectively, then α = ______.

• A)0.25
• B)0.33
• C)0.67
• D)0.75
• E)0.90

Understand the impact of independent variables on the dependent variable in regression models.

Determine the significance of regression models.

Calculate and interpret the multiple coefficient of determination.

Understand the use of dummy variables in regression models.

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