A Parameter of the Exponential Smoothing Model Which Provides the Weight

question 62

Multiple Choice

A parameter of the exponential smoothing model which provides the weight given to the most recent time series value in the calculation of the forecast value is known as the

• A)mean square error
• B)mean absolute deviation
• C)smoothing constant
• D)None of these alternatives is correct.

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Treasury

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