A Time Series Analysis Was Performed to Determine the Number

question 82

Multiple Choice

A time series analysis was performed to determine the number of new online customers that joined the 'Jelly of the Month Club'. The actual number of new customers,the forecast values and error terms is presented in the following table.The mean squared error (MSE) for this forecast is ___________.

• A) -0.50
• B) 0.50
• C) 1.50
• D) 7.00
• E) 3.00

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Definitions:

Goods Received

The receipt of goods ordered by a company, often documented with a goods received note (GRN) that verifies the delivery and details of the goods.

Bad Debt Expense

Money that is not recoverable from debtors and is considered a loss for the business because it is uncollectable.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of a company's accounts receivable that may ultimately be uncollectible.

Sales Discount

A reduction in the price of goods or services offered to customers, typically to prompt early payment or bulk purchases.