Justine, Whose Mother Is a Fitness Buff, Joined a Gymnastics

question 136

Multiple Choice

Justine, whose mother is a fitness buff, joined a gymnastics club at the age of 2. Which of the following is a likely outcome for Justine?

• A) She will acquire the skills necessary for gymnastics earlier than her peers.
• B) She will soon lose interest in gymnastics.
• C) She will be more influenced by her coach than by her mother.
• D) She will be a lifelong sports enthusiast.

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Smoothing Constant

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Smoothing Constant

A parameter used in exponential smoothing methods to apply different weights to past observations, typically ranging between 0 and 1.