Table 14.6
-Use the information in Table 14.6.Compute a three-week moving-average forecast for the arrival of medical clinic patients in week 5.
A)fewer than or equal to 382
B)greater than 382 but fewer than or equal to 389
C)greater than 389 but fewer than or equal to 396
D)greater than 396

Question

Table 14.6 
-Use the information in Table 14.6.Compute a three-week moving-average forecast for the arrival of medical clinic patients in week 5.
A)fewer than or equal to 382 
B)greater than 382 but fewer than or equal to 389 
C)greater than 389 but fewer than or equal to 396 
D)greater than 396

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To compute a three-week moving-average forecast for week 5, average the number of patients from weeks 2, 3, and 4. If the sum of patients in these weeks is greater than 1167 but fewer than or equal to 1188, the average will be greater than 389 but fewer than or equal to 396.

Table 14.6 -Use the Information in Table 14.6.Compute a Three-Week Moving-Average Forecast