Forecasting

Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science, Forthcoming

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Andreas Graefe

Macromedia University of Applied Sciences

Kesten C. Green

University of South Australia - UniSA Business; Ehrenberg-Bass Institute

J. Scott Armstrong

University of Pennsylvania - Marketing Department

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Date Written: September 16, 2011

Abstract

The field of forecasting is concerned with making statements about matters that are currently unknown. The terms "forecast," "prediction," "projections," and "prognosis" are interchangeable as commonly used. Forecasting is also concerned with the effective presentation and use of forecasts.

Keywords: forecasting, prediction, projection, prognosis, principles

JEL Classification: C53

Suggested Citation

Graefe, Andreas and Green, Kesten C. and Armstrong, J. Scott, Forecasting (September 16, 2011). Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science, Forthcoming, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1928698

Andreas Graefe

Macromedia University of Applied Sciences ( email )

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Kesten C. Green

University of South Australia - UniSA Business ( email )

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J. Scott Armstrong (Contact Author)

University of Pennsylvania - Marketing Department ( email )

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United States
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215-898-2534 (Fax)

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