The Exponential Smoothing Method Requires Which of the Following Data

question 69

Multiple Choice

The exponential smoothing method requires which of the following data to forecast the future?

• A)The most recent forecast
• B)Precise actual demand for the past several years
• C)The value of the smoothing constant delta
• D)Overall industry demand data
• E)Tracking values

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