Trend Adjusted Exponential Smoothing

Use the data shown below to answer the problems in this section.

After plotting demand for four periods, an emergency room manager has concluded

that a trend$-$adjusted exponential smoothing model is appropriate to predict future

demand. The initial estimate of trend is based on the net change for periods one to

four. Use alpha of $0\mathrm{.}30$ and beta of $0\mathrm{.}40.$ The demand is shown below.

Students often struggle with trend adjusted exponential smoothing problems. To

help you prefect your calculations, this section will ask about the $S$ and $T$ values in

addition to the forecasts. That way, you can check all of your calculations. I strongly

encourage you to rework these problems until you are certain you know how to work

them.

What is the $S$ value for period $5?$

Your Answer:

Answer

Question $38(1$ point$)$

What is the $T$ value for period $5?$

Your Answer:

Answer