A Six-Month Moving Average Forecast Is Generally Better Than a Three-Month

question 50

Multiple Choice

A six-month moving average forecast is generally better than a three-month moving average forecast if demand:

• A) is rather stable.
• B) has been changing due to recent promotional efforts.
• C) follows a downward trend.
• D) exceeds one million units per year.
• E) follows an upward trend.

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