Exponential smoothing is an averaging method with
A) unequal weights for the periods
B) decreasing weights starting with highest weights for the oldest data
C) decreasing weights starting with highest weights for the most recent data
D) C and A
E) none of the above

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Exponential smoothing assigns exponentially decreasing weights as the observation get older, with the highest weights applied to the most recent data, making both choices A and C correct.

Exponential Smoothing Is an Averaging Method with