"Since accurate forecasting requires more than just inserting historical data into a model, Forecasting: Methods and Applications, 3/e, adopts a managerial, business orientation. Integrated throughout this text is the innovative idea that explaining the past is not adequate for predicting the future."--BOOK JACKET. "Inside, you will find the latest techniques used by managers in business today, discover the importance of forecasting and learn how it's accomplished. And you'll develop the necessary skills to meet the increased demand for thoughtful and realistic forecasts."--BOOK JACKET. "New features in the third edition include an emphasis placed on the practical uses of forecasting; all data sets used in this book are available on the Internet; comprehensive coverage provided on both quantitative and qualitative forecasting techniques; and includes many new developments in forecasting methodology and practice."--Jacket.
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Price : US$ 87.95; Supplier : Amazon.Com, Seattle, WA; Recd 24/08/98; Contents : 1. The forecasting perspective; 2. Basic forecasting tools; 3. Time series decomposition; 4. Exponential smoothing methods; 5. Simple regression; 6. Multiple regression; 7. The Box-Jenkins methodology for ARIMA models; 8. Advanced forecasting models; 9. Forecasting the long-term; 10. Judgmental forecasting and adjustments; 11. The use of forecasting methods in practice; 12. Implementing forecasting : its uses, advantages and limitations; Appendix. 1. Forecasting resources; Appendix 2. GLossary of forecasting terms; Appendix 3. Statistical tables;. Previous edition: published as: The handbook of forecasting. 1987.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note
1. The forecasting perspective 2. Basic forecasting tools 3. Time series decomposition 4. Exponential smoothing methods 5. Simple regression 6. Multiple regression 7. The Box-Jenkins methodology for ARIMA models 8. Advanced forecasting models 9. Forecasting the long-term 10. Judgmental forecasting and adjustments 11. The use of forecasting methods in practice 12. Implementing forecasting: its uses, advantages, and limitations Appendix I. Forecasting resources Appendix II. Glossary of forecasting terms Appendix III. Statistical tables.
"Since accurate forecasting requires more than just inserting historical data into a model, Forecasting: Methods and Applications, 3/e, adopts a managerial, business orientation. Integrated throughout this text is the innovative idea that explaining the past is not adequate for predicting the future."--BOOK JACKET. "Inside, you will find the latest techniques used by managers in business today, discover the importance of forecasting and learn how it's accomplished. And you'll develop the necessary skills to meet the increased demand for thoughtful and realistic forecasts."--BOOK JACKET. "New features in the third edition include an emphasis placed on the practical uses of forecasting; all data sets used in this book are available on the Internet; comprehensive coverage provided on both quantitative and qualitative forecasting techniques; and includes many new developments in forecasting methodology and practice."--Jacket.