Select a dataset with a variable you would like to forecast with a reference for what you are choosing.

State the variable you are forecasting.

Select at least eight consecutive data values.

Using a Time Series Forecasting templates, determine the following for the selected variable:

moving average

weighted moving average and

exponential smoothing. Copy$/$paste the results of each method into your post. Be sure to state:

the number of periods used in the moving average method,

the weights used in the weighted moving average, and

the value of $\backslash$alpha used in exponential smoothing.

Clearly indicate the "next period" prediction for each method.

Choose one of the following:

Write a sentence that identifies the prediction.

Circle, draw, etc. on the chart to indicate which value is the prediction for the next time period.