Professor Z Needs to Allocate Time Among Several Tasks Next

question 12

Multiple Choice

Professor Z needs to allocate time among several tasks next week to include time for students' appointments.Thus,he needs to forecast the number of students who will seek appointments.He has gathered the following data:
Week # of students
6 weeks ago 83
5 weeks ago 110
4 weeks ago 95
3 weeks ago 80
2 weeks ago 65
Last week 50
-What is the forecast for this year using a moving-average forecast based on the last three weeks?

• A)49
• B)50
• C)52
• D)65
• E)78

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

In behavioral psychology, an event or stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli.

Contingent Reinforcement

A method of reinforcing behavior only after the behavior is exhibited, used in behavior modification programs.

Reinforcer

is a stimulus, which, when following a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.