Which of the Following Statements Is the Objective of the Moving

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the objective of the moving averages and exponential smoothing methods?

• A) To characterize the variable fluctuations by a smooth curve
• B) To smooth out random fluctuations in the time series
• C) To characterize the variable fluctuations by an exponential equation
• D) To transform a nonstationary time series into a stationary series

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