As compared to a simple moving average,the weighted moving average is:
A)easier to compute.
B)more reflective of the most recent periods.
C)smoother.
D)less reflective of the most recent periods.
E)more readily able to identify random variations.

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The weighted moving average gives more weight to the most recent periods and therefore is more reflective of recent changes in the data. It is not necessarily easier to compute or smoother than a simple moving average, and it may or may not be better at identifying random variations depending on the specific weighting scheme used.

As Compared to a Simple Moving Average,the Weighted Moving Average