Relier Pairs Forecasting MethodsVersion en ligne Forecasting is a risky adventure and the forecaster has the challenge of selecting the best forecasting method. Practice matching the forecasting method with its definition/use. par Tamara Strom 1 Seasonal additive 2 Market research 3 Naive method 4 Linear trend equation 5 Qualitative method 6 Exponential smoothing 7 Quantitative method 8 Delphi method 9 Moving average 10 Regression analysis Method used by defining the relationship between independent and dependent variables Time series method using the average of a fixed subset, taking out the first number of the series and adding the value that follows in the subset series. Method using last period's actuals as this period's forecast. Creates and adds a seasonal index for historical data that does not have a trend and does not increase over time but displays seasonality. Objective analysis of historical data Time series method that uses a moving average plus a percentage of forecast error. Qualitative method using polls, interviews, questionnaires, etc. to gather information to enable a sales forecast Type of regression analysis model used when there is a constant trend A subjective judgment based on opinion (no historical data) Method attempting to achieve a consensus forecast based on expert knowledge.