In general, a four- period simple moving average forecast will experience less forecasting error than a three- period moving simple average forecast because the four- period technique uses more historical data.

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Using more historical data in a moving average does not necessarily reduce forecasting error, as it may smooth out short-term fluctuations but can also lag behind trends or changes in the data.

In General, a Four- Period Simple Moving Average Forecast Will