If a time-series plot indicates that the data do not appear to exhibit a trend, then a double exponential smoothing model would likely be the most appropriate to use rather than simple exponential smoothing model.

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Double exponential smoothing is used when the data shows a trend. If there is no trend in the data, simple exponential smoothing is more appropriate.

If a Time-Series Plot Indicates That the Data Do Not