An Exponential Smoothing Forecasting Technique Requires All of the Following

question 5

Multiple Choice

An exponential smoothing forecasting technique requires all of the following except

• A)the forecast for the current period.
• B)the actual demand for the current period.
• C)a smoothing constant.
• D)large amounts of historical demand data.

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Definitions:

Inductive Method

A reasoning method where several assumptions, considered true or mostly true, are merged to derive a particular outcome.

Hawthorne Effect

A phenomenon in which individuals modify an aspect of their behavior in response to their awareness of being observed.

Observational Effect

The impact that observation can have on the behavior of subjects being studied, often related to the phenomenon of subjects altering their behavior because they are aware they are being observed.

Valid

Relates to something that is logically sound, well-founded, or produces desired results; often used in the context of arguments or research findings.