Which of the Following Exponential Smoothing Constant Values Puts the Same

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following exponential smoothing constant values puts the same weight on the most recent time series value as does a 5-period moving average?

• A) \(\alpha\) = .2
• B) \(\alpha\)= .25
• C) \(\alpha\)= .75
• D)\(\alpha\) = .8

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