A Parameter of the Exponential Smoothing Model Which Provides the Weight

question 62

Multiple Choice

A parameter of the exponential smoothing model which provides the weight given to the most recent time series value in the calculation of the forecast value is known as the

• A)mean square error
• B)mean absolute deviation
• C)smoothing constant
• D)None of these alternatives is correct.

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Definitions:

ADH

Antidiuretic Hormone, also known as vasopressin, a hormone that helps regulate the body's balance of water by reducing the amount of water excreted in urine.

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a polypeptide tropic hormone produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.

Parathyroid Gland

Gland embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland; it produces parathyroid hormone.

Weakened Bones

A condition, often due to osteoporosis, where bones become fragile and more prone to fractures.