Calculating moving averages (AQA GCSE Statistics): Quizzes
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What is the purpose of moving averages?
What is the purpose of moving averages?
To smooth out data trends
How do you calculate a 4-point moving average?
How do you calculate a 4-point moving average?
Add 4 values, divide by 4
Where should the moving average be placed?
Where should the moving average be placed?
At the midpoint of values
What does a downward trend in moving averages indicate?
What does a downward trend in moving averages indicate?
Decreasing sales
What is a key benefit of using moving averages?
What is a key benefit of using moving averages?
They reveal hidden patterns
What is the first step in calculating a moving average?
What is the first step in calculating a moving average?
Identify the first four values
What should you do if data points are missing?
What should you do if data points are missing?
Calculate with available data
How many points should a moving average cover for quarterly data?
How many points should a moving average cover for quarterly data?
4 points
What is a common mistake in moving average calculations?
What is a common mistake in moving average calculations?
Dividing by the wrong number
What do moving averages help account for?
What do moving averages help account for?
Seasonal variations