The Exponential Smoothing Forecast for Period T + 1 Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

The exponential smoothing forecast for period t + 1 is a weighted average of the

• A)forecast value in period t with weight α and the actual value for period t with weight 1 - α.
• B)actual value in period t + 1 with weight α and the forecast for period t with weight 1 - α.
• C)forecast value in period t - 1 with weight α and the forecast for period t with weight 1 - α.
• D)actual value in period t with weight α and the forecast for period t with weight 1 - α.

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