(Situation J) the Table Lists the Number (In Millions) of Chevrolet

question 35

Essay

(Situation J) The table lists the number (in millions) of Chevrolet passenger cars sold to dealers in the U.S. and Canada from 1980 to 1985. $$\begin{array} { l l } \hline \text { Year } & \text { Sales } \\\hline 1980 & 1.740 \\1981 & 1.444 \\1982 & 0.896 \\1983 & 1.289 \\1984 & 1.455 \\1985 & 4.882 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Using a smoothing constant of $\mathrm { w } = 0.70 ,$ 0.70, calculate the value of the exponentially smoothed series in 1985.

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that mediates between the demands of the id, superego, and reality.

Id

A component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the instinctual drives and unconscious desires.

Libido

According to Freud, psychical energy derived from physiological drives.

Pleasure Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to the instinctive drive to seek pleasure and avoid pain.