The Moving Averages Method Refers to a Forecasting Method That

question 29

Multiple Choice

The moving averages method refers to a forecasting method that

• A)is used when considerable trend, cyclical, or seasonal effects are present.
• B)uses regression relationship based on past time series values to predict the future time series values.
• C)relates a time series to other variables that are believed to explain or cause its behavior.
• D)uses the average of the most recent data values in the time series as the forecast for the next period.

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Definitions:

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