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Using the 911 call data in Problem 5-27, forecast calls for weeks 2 through 25 using = 0.9. Which is best? (Again, assume that actual calls in week 25 were 85 and use an initial forecast of 50 calls.)

Using the 911 call data in Problem 5-27, forecast calls for weeks 2 through 25 using ɑ = 0.9. Which is best? (Again, assume that actual calls in week 25 were 85 and use an initial forecast of 50 calls.)

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