Math Problem Statement
The following are the values of a time series for the first four time periods:
t 1 2 3 4 yt 25 27 30 26 Use the simple exponential smoothing technique with α = 0.3, what is the forecast for time period 5?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Time Series Analysis
Exponential Smoothing
Formulas
Simple Exponential Smoothing formula: F_t+1 = α * y_t + (1 - α) * F_t
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced
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