Which of the Following Forecasting Methods Puts the Least Weight

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following forecasting methods puts the least weight on the most recent time series value?

• A) exponential smoothing with α = .3
• B) exponential smoothing with α = .2
• C) moving average using the most recent 4 periods
• D) moving average using the most recent 3 periods

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Double-Declining-Balance

A method of accelerated depreciation which doubles the normal depreciation rate.

Scrap Value

An estimated calculation of what an asset will be worth at the time it is sold, after it is no longer useful.

Sum-Of-The-Years-Digits

An accelerated method of depreciation which totals the digits of an asset's useful life and allocates the cost based on a fraction of those digits.