A Parameter of the Exponential Smoothing Model That Provides the Weight

question 1

Multiple Choice

A parameter of the exponential smoothing model that 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 the answers is correct.

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