Intro to Time Series
A weighted average is a mean that takes into account the relative importance or frequency of different values in a dataset, giving more weight to certain numbers over others. This method helps to provide a more accurate representation of the data, especially when some values are more significant than others in a forecasting context. The concept is essential in combining different forecasts or applying simple exponential smoothing to time series data.
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