An Advantage of Exponential Smoothing Techniques Over a Regression-Based Trend

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An advantage of exponential smoothing techniques over a regression-based trend model is that the exponential smoothing model allows us to weigh each observation equally, thereby giving a fairer method of developing a forecast.

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Scalar Variable

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Atomic Data Type

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