Which of the Following Statements Is the Objective of the Moving

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the objective of the moving averages and exponential smoothing methods?

• A)To maximize forecast accuracy measures
• B)To smooth out random fluctuations in the time series
• C)To characterize the variable fluctuations by an exponential equation
• D)To transform a nonstationary time series into a stationary series

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