Exponential Smoothing dialog box

 

Use this dialog box to apply exponential smoothing to data in Predictive Systems Lab documents. For a series, , of length and a smoothing factor , , we define the outputs , , of an exponential smoothing operation as:

 

 

Input

Specifies the worksheet location of the input data for this operation.

 

Valid Input Range

Provides a reference to the extent of the data available in the currently active worksheet. Use this range as a guide for typing valid extents in the Input Range box.

 

Input Range

Type in this box the range of cells containing the data you want to use as input for this command.

 

Series in Rows

Check this box to indicate that the data specified by the Input Range box is organized in rows as opposed to columns (the default).

 

Refer to Specifying Input Arguments for additional information on this subject.

 

Output

Specifies the worksheet location for placing the results of this operation.

 

New Workbook

Select this option to place the results of this operation in a new document workbook.

 

New Sheet

Select this option to place the results of this operation in a new worksheet.

 

Range Position

Select this option to place the results of this operation starting at the worksheet location specified in the box to the right of this option.

 

Refer to Specifying Output Locations for additional information on this subject.

 

Options

 

Smoothing Factor

Specifies the smoothing factor. Type in this box a value in the range (0, 1).

 

 

OK

Closes the dialog box and carries out this operation.

 

Cancel

Closes the dialog box without carrying out this operation.