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Questions and Answers
What is the key characteristic of qualitative forecasts?
What is the key characteristic of qualitative forecasts?
- They use historical sales data
- They are solely based on consumer surveys
- They rely on opinions and expert insights (correct)
- They are based on numerical data
Which forecasting method involves gathering forecasts from top-level executives?
Which forecasting method involves gathering forecasts from top-level executives?
- Executive Opinions (correct)
- Salesforce Opinions
- The Delphi Method
- Consumer Surveys
What distinguishes the Delphi Method from other qualitative forecasting methods?
What distinguishes the Delphi Method from other qualitative forecasting methods?
- It is solely based on consumer preferences
- It involves gathering opinions from a panel of experts anonymously (correct)
- It relies on historical sales data
- It predicts future trends through consumer surveys
What is the purpose of using associative forecasting techniques?
What is the purpose of using associative forecasting techniques?
What are predictor variables in forecasting?
What are predictor variables in forecasting?
What is the purpose of Standard Error of Estimate in regression analysis?
What is the purpose of Standard Error of Estimate in regression analysis?
Which forecasting technique gives more weight to recent data while gradually forgetting older data?
Which forecasting technique gives more weight to recent data while gradually forgetting older data?
What does Monitoring Forecast Error involve?
What does Monitoring Forecast Error involve?
In regression analysis, what does Simple Linear Regression focus on?
In regression analysis, what does Simple Linear Regression focus on?
Why is it important to balance cost and accuracy when choosing a forecasting technique?
Why is it important to balance cost and accuracy when choosing a forecasting technique?
Study Notes
Qualitative Forecasting
- Qualitative forecasts are predictions based on opinions, judgments, and expert insights rather than numerical data.
- Methods include executive opinions, salesforce opinions, consumer surveys, and the Delphi method.
Associative Forecasting Techniques
- Associative forecasting techniques help predict the future by analyzing relationships between variables.
- Predictor variables are factors that might affect what we're trying to predict.
- Regression analysis helps identify patterns between predictor variables and what we're trying to predict.
- Simple Linear Regression analyzes the relationship between two variables.
- Standard Error of Estimate measures the accuracy of predictions.
Monitoring Forecast Error
- Forecast error monitoring involves comparing predictions with actual outcomes to assess accuracy.
- It helps identify the need to adjust forecasting methods if predictions are inaccurate.
Choosing a Forecasting Technique
- Multiple forecasting techniques are available, and the best technique depends on the situation.
- Key factors to consider when selecting a technique are cost and accuracy.
Forecasting Techniques
- Trend Equations: identify patterns of increase, decrease, or stability over time.
- Time-Series Data: data collected over time, showing changes and patterns.
- Moving Average: smooths out data fluctuations by averaging past values to predict future values.
- Exponential Smoothing: gives more weight to recent data, gradually forgetting older data.
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Description
Learn about qualitative forecasting methods which are predictions based on opinions, judgments, and expert insights rather than numerical data. Explore methods like Executive Opinions and Salesforce Opinions.
