What Is This Month's Forecast Using Exponential Smoothing with Alpha

question 144

Multiple Choice

What is this month's forecast using exponential smoothing with alpha = .2, if August's forecast was 145?

• A)144
• B)140
• C)142
• D)148
• E)163

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Definitions:

Fear of Punishment

A deterrent emotion where individuals are apprehensive about the consequences of certain actions.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory that suggests an individual's behavior is determined by their expected outcomes or rewards.

Instrumentality

The belief or expectation that performing a certain behavior or achieving a particular level of performance will lead to a desired outcome or reward.

Reinforcement Theory

Is a process theory, usually associated with B. F. Skinner, which proposes that all behavior is a function of its consequences.