Which of the Following Forecasting Methodologies Is Considered a Causal

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following forecasting methodologies is considered a causal forecasting technique?

• A) Exponential smoothing
• B) Weighted moving average
• C) Linear regression
• D) Historical analogy
• E) Market research

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Definitions:

Market Price

The current price at which a good or service can be bought or sold in a marketplace, determined by supply and demand dynamics.

The Population Bomb

A term popularized by a 1968 book predicting widespread famine and disaster as a result of overpopulation.

Resource Prices

The costs associated with acquiring the inputs needed for production, including materials, labor, and capital.

Widespread Famine

A severe shortage of food across a large geographic area, leading to widespread hunger and malnutrition.