TABLE 16-5 the Number of Passengers Arriving at San Francisco on the on the Amtrak

question 15

Short Answer

TABLE 16-5
The number of passengers arriving at San Francisco on the Amtrak cross-country express on 6 successive Mondays were: 60, 72, 96, 84, 36, and 48.
-Referring to Table 16-5, the number of arrivals will be smoothed with a 3-term moving average. The first smoothed value will be ________.

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Definitions:

Successive-Stage Theories

Theories that explain development, learning, or processes as occurring through distinct and sequential phases.

Cyclical Models

Theories or systems that explain phenomena or processes as occurring in repetitive cycles rather than in a linear progression.

Group Development

The process through which a group progresses through a series of stages or phases, from its inception to its dissolution, often marked by changes in structure and function.

Observational Methods

Research techniques that involve watching and recording the behavior of subjects in their natural environment or in a controlled setting.