For exponential smoothing forecasting with an alpha of 0.1, the MSE (mean squared error) is 2.98. Using an alpha of 0.05, the MSE is 1.32. Using the MSE, which value of alpha provides the best estimate? 1.) alpha = 0.1 2.) alpha = 0.05

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For exponential smoothing forecasting with an alpha of 0.1, the MSE (mean squared error) is 2.98.  Using an alpha of 0.05, the MSE is 1.32.

Using the MSE, which value of alpha provides the best estimate? 

1.) alpha = 0.1
2.) alpha = 0.05
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