Suppose the Days of the Year Are Numbered from 1

question 48

Multiple Choice

Suppose the days of the year are numbered from 1 to 365 and January 1 falls on a Tuesday as it did in 2013. What is the correct For statement to use if you want only the numbers for the Fridays in 2013?

• A) For i As Integer = 3 to 365 Step 7
• B) For i As Integer = 1 to 365 Step 3
• C) For i As Integer = 365 To 1 Step -7
• D) For i As Integer = 3 To 365 Step 6

Identify and explain various types of forecasts including technological, moving averages, and exponential smoothing.

Apply exponential smoothing forecast technique with given data.

Describe the importance of using recent data in forecasting and the impact of trends on forecast accuracy.

Explain the process and significance of using moving averages in forecast calculations.

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