Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes the Outcome

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the outcome of using a simple moving average model to forecast demand that has a strong trend?

A) Using more periods in the moving average calculation will produce better forecasts.
B) Moving average models require less historical data than exponential smoothing models.
C) Moving averages must be weighted in order to accurately predict a trend.
D) Changes in forecasts produced by a moving average model will lag behind changes in demand.