Moving Average (MA) Methods Work Best When

question 15

Multiple Choice

Moving average (MA) methods work best when:

• A) a long planning horizon is involved.
• B) a cyclical pattern is observed in a time series.
• C) demand is relatively stable and consistent.
• D) there is a major trend in a time series.

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Definitions:

Permafrost

A layer of soil or rock, below the surface of the earth, that remains frozen for two or more consecutive years, found mostly in polar regions.

Permanently Frozen Ground

Ground that remains at or below 0°C (32°F) for at least two consecutive years, typically found in polar regions, known as permafrost.

Hadal Zone

The Hadal Zone refers to the deepest regions of the ocean, typically found in oceanic trenches, and ranges in depth from about 6,000 to 11,000 meters.

Benthic Environment

The ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water such as an ocean or a lake, including the sediment surface and some sub-surface layers.