Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Exponential

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of exponential smoothing?

• A)smoothes random variations in the data
• B)uses an easily altered weighting scheme
• C)weights each historical value equally
• D)has minimal data storage requirements
• E)uses the previous period's forecast

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Cumulative net income minus dividends paid to shareholders, representing the portion of profit reinvested in the business.

Depreciation Expense

The distribution of a physical asset's cost across its anticipated lifespan to reflect its depreciation over time.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue, also known as the bottom line.

Private Corporation

A company owned by non-governmental organizations or a relatively small number of shareholders or company members which does not offer or trade its company stock (shares) to the general public.