Might It Be OK to Use Exponential Smoothing to Forecast

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Multiple Choice

Might it be OK to use exponential smoothing to forecast 2010 for Bob's data?

• A) No,under no circumstances
• B) Yes,if you use only the most recent 10 years
• C) Yes,if you need a long-term forecast
• D) No,since the data appear to be erratic

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