All of the Following Are Important in Choosing a Forecasting $\alpha$

question 71

Multiple Choice

All of the following are important in choosing a forecasting method except

• A)Smoothing constant (\(\alpha\))
• B)Time span for which forecast is made
• C)Data requirements
• D)Quantitative skills needed

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