APICS Exam CPIM-MPR Topic 4 Question 75 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-MPR exam

Question #: 75
Topic #: 4

When quantitative data are being evaluated, a very small bias in a forecast can best be explained by which of the following statements?

APositive forecast errors approximately offset negative forecast errors.

BThe absolute values of all forecast errors were approximately equal.

CThe variability of forecast data was skewed.

DA very small alpha factor was used.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Hillary at Oct 03, 2023, 11:16 PM

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3 days ago

But if positive forecast errors offset negative ones, it would explain the small bias.

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4 days ago

I disagree, I believe it's C.

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7 days ago

I think the answer is A.

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