IB skill practice

Use moving averages in time series

Calculate a moving average and interpret smoothing in a time series.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Use moving averages in time series - exam decision

A retail demand model records three consecutive values 35, 38, and 40. Calculate the 3-point moving average. Confirm the interpretation before entering the result. Enter the requested value and choose the interpretation that matches the result.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.