The Use of a Seasonal Index as a Forecasting Technique

question 173

Multiple Choice

The use of a seasonal index as a forecasting technique measures the ratio of the:

• A) average seasonal demand to the average demand for all periods.
• B) average demand for all periods to the average seasonal demand.
• C) average seasonal demand to the standard deviation of the demand for all periods.
• D) standard deviation of the seasonal demand to the standard deviation of demand for all periods.

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