Practice Meaning of Moving Averages - 11.3.1 | 11. Index Numbers and Moving Averages | ICSE Class 11 Maths
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Question 1

Easy

What is a moving average?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how averages can be used to observe trends.

Question 2

Easy

Name one application of moving averages.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider different fields that rely on data analysis.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of moving averages?

  • A. To increase data fluctuations
  • B. To smooth out data and show trends
  • C. To ignore past data

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why analyzing trends might be beneficial.

Question 2

True or False: A weighted moving average treats all data points equally.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the difference between weighting and not weighting data.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have monthly sales data for six months: [100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350]. Calculate and explain both the simple moving average and the weighted moving average (where the most recent month has a weight of 3, and the others have a weight of 1).

πŸ’‘ Hint: Break down each step and remember to multiply the weights for the weighted average!

Question 2

How might the choice between using simple or weighted moving averages impact a financial analyst’s decision regarding stock investments in a fluctuating market?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why recent data might have more significance in forecasting.

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