If the Time Series in an Exponential Smoothing Model Exhibits

question 8

Multiple Choice

If the time series in an exponential smoothing model exhibits a negative trend, the _____.

• A) mean square error will be negative
• B) value of smoothing constant will either be less than zero or greater than one
• C) forecast will overshoot the actual values
• D) future forecasts will rely solely upon expertise of people in developing forecasts

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