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For the demand data in Problem 12.11, develop a seasonally adjusted forecast for year 4. (Use a linear trend line model to develop a forecast estimate for year 4.) Which forecast model do you perceive to be the most accurate, the adjusted exponential smoothing model from Problem 12.11 or the seasonally adjusted forecast?
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Develop an adjusted exponential smoothing model with α = .50 and β = .50 to forecast demand, and assess its accuracy using cumulative error (E) and average error (
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