Which of the following statements is the objective of the moving averages and exponential smoothing methods?
A) To characterize the variable fluctuations by a smooth curve
B) To smooth out random fluctuations in the time series
C) To characterize the variable fluctuations by an exponential equation
D) To transform a nonstationary time series into a stationary series

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The objective of the moving averages and exponential smoothing methods is to smooth out random fluctuations in the time series; they are also referred to as smoothing methods.

Which of the Following Statements Is the Objective of the Moving