double exponential smoothing

2002-02-16 Thread Yvette
Hello all, I am stuck on this one so if anyone could offer an suggestions it would be greatly appreciated. Prediction Model using double exponential smoothing to estimate the linear trend in prices (as originally reported) and extending the trend to future years. The base period is about 8-10

R-square & parameter estimates

2002-01-31 Thread Yvette
Hi all, My question, although probably basic to most of you, is: If you are comparing two models, why might the test variables parameter estimates be significant in the second case and not in the first yet the R-square is decreased. For example: Model 1 - Some time period y = x1 + x2 + x3 + x