Which of the Following Forecasting Methods Puts the Least Weight

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following forecasting methods puts the least weight on the most recent time series value?

• A)exponential smoothing with α = 0.3
• B)exponential smoothing with α = 0.2
• C)moving average using the most recent four periods
• D)moving average using the most recent three periods

Appreciate the significance of budgeting in managing operational efficiency.

Understand the role of budget variance analysis in planning and control.

Learn the calculation of net operating income across different budgeting scenarios.

Understand the impact of activity level changes on budgeting and financial outcomes.

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