The Exponential Smoothing Method Requires Which of the Following Data

question 68

Multiple Choice

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

• A)The most recent forecast,the most recent demand and the smoothing constant
• B)Precise actual demand for the past 10-15 years
• C)The slope of the trendline and the seasonality peak-to-trough ratio
• D)Overall industry demand data
• E)Tracking values alpha,beta and gamma

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