Description
Written in a simple, straightforward style, Business Forecasting 9/e presents basic statistical techniques using practical business examples to teach students how to predict long-term forecasts.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Forecasting.
2. A Review of Basic Statistical Concepts.
3. Exploring Data Patterns and Choosing a Forecasting Technique.
4. Moving Averages and Smoothing Methods.
5. Time Series and Their Components.
6. Simple Linear Regression.
7. Multiple Regression Analysis.
8. Regression with Time Series Data.
9. The Box-Jenkins (ARIMA) Methodology.
10. Judgmental Forecasting and Forecast Adjustments.
11. Managing the Forecasting Process.
Appendix A: Derivations.
Appendix B: Data for Case Study 7.1.
Appendix C: Tables.
Appendix D: Data Sets and Databases.
Index.