Using Exponential Smoothing, the Demand Forecast for Time Period 10 $\alpha$

question 37

Multiple Choice

Using exponential smoothing, the demand forecast for time period 10 equals the demand forecast for time period 9 plus

• A)\(\alpha\) times (the demand forecast for time period 8)
• B)\(\alpha\) times (the error in the demand forecast for time period 9)
• C)\(\alpha\) times (the observed demand in time period 9)
• D)\(\alpha\) times (the demand forecast for time period 9)

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