The Larger, More Heterogeneous Constituencies and Longer Terms of Senators

question 1

Multiple Choice

The larger, more heterogeneous constituencies and longer terms of senators means that they are more

• A) attuned to the needs of groups and interests organized on a city or countywide basis.
• B) likely to consider new ideas and are better able to act as the agents for groups and interests organized on a statewide or national basis.
• C) likely to serve existing interests than to bring together new coalitions of interests.
• D) likely to spend their time thinking about and running for re-election.
• E) concerned about reapportionment than members of the House.

Identify the advantages of using computer monitoring for forecast adjustments.

Differentiate between short-range, medium-range, and long-range forecasting.

Calculate seasonal indices and understand their application in seasonal adjustment.

Understand the role of smoothing constants in exponential smoothing.

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