Which of the Following Smoothing Constants Would Make an Exponential

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following smoothing constants would make an exponential smoothing forecast equivalent to a naive forecast?

• A) 0
• B) 1 divided by the number of periods
• C) 0.5
• D) 1.0
• E) cannot be determined

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values simultaneously.

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Emotional Contagion

A dynamic process through which the emotions of one person are transferred to another, either consciously or unconsciously, through nonverbal channels.

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